Job Overview
If you have a passion and a drive to be the best, we have a great opportunity for you! FOX Factory, Inc., a fast-growing and dynamic company in Braselton, GA 30517 has an exciting opportunity of a Manufacturing Engineer available. This is a full-time opportunity that comes with outstanding benefits.
For over three decades, FOX has been an industry leader in the design and development of high performance shock absorbers and racing suspension products for snowmobiles, mountain bikes, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, off-road cars, trucks, and SUVs.
The Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods.
Specific Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer include but are not limited to:
- Develops, evaluates, and enhances manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
- Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
- Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications of the Manufacturing Engineer:
- Requires a Bachelor’s in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
- Must be seasoned in Leadership skills, Supervision, Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design.
- Experience in APQP, PFMEA, Shaining (Or other similar problem-solving technique) and other Automotive Tools.
- Experience in starting up new manufacturing operations as well as product transfers.
- Experience in managing factories that are Tier 1 Automotive suppliers, and is key that the correct candidate has experience working for automotive companies, mainly Chrysler, Ford, GM, Toyota, etc.
- Working experience in Toyota Production systems, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and implementation of these programs in facilities, with proven and measurable improvements.
- Ability to travel at the beginning of the role and spend periods of up to two months in existing facilities receiving training on products and assembly lines, and capacity to transfer knowledge and maintain ownership and leadership of company culture focus in the new factory.