Staff Engineer

Staff Engineer

Are you a visionary engineer with a passion for mountain bikes? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, collaboration, and technical development are at the core of every project? Specialized is seeking a Staff Engineer who lives and breathes mountain bike technology—someone who can push the boundaries of performance and make our bikes the best in the world. If you’re driven by the quest for the ultimate ride experience and have the technical prowess to back it up, this could be your dream role.
 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and developers. Share expertise in mechanical design, testing methods, and product development processes while fostering professional growth and development.
   
• Innovation & Development: Lead the direction and philosophy for mechanical design in high-end bicycles. Collaborate with category product managers to ensure Specialized remains at the forefront of performance. Oversee design projects, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring innovative projects to life.
   
• Technical Problem Solving: Utilize your technical knowledge to address and resolve engineering challenges related to mechanical design. Work on complex problems and develop solutions that enhance the performance of our mountain bikes.
   
• Prototyping & Testing: Execute advanced level fabrication and part creation to support advanced R&D projects. Lead comprehensive lab and field tests on projects, ensuring rigorous testing and validation of new technologies.
   
• Project Management: Build and manage product development timelines, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.
   
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed documentation for product specifications and testing results. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights.
   

wHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) with 10 or more years of mechanical design experience, OR 15 years of mechanical design experience.
   
• Proven expertise in mechanical design and technology development, with a track record of leading innovative projects from concept to production.
   
• Experience leading a team of engineers and technicians.
   
• Collaboration and technical leadership skills, with the ability to manage, delegate, and prioritize team and project timelines effectively.
   
• Autonomous decision-making ability with a strategic mindset to develop and recommend technologies that push the envelope of performance.
   
• Advanced CAD skills and modeling experience.
• Ability to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project timelines, innovation milestones, and team development.
   
• Passion for mountain biking and the drive to create exceptional ride experiences that enhance customer satisfaction and safety.

First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes change lives. From product development and operations, to finance and marketing - every role at Specialized contributes to a culture of sustainable, global growth and innovation. We are always looking for passionate people to join the team who are interested in learning and growing far above the scope of the position. You’ll be challenged in many different ways and have a tremendous amount of opportunity. All with an eye towards growing people and expanding careers… that’s what Specialized is all about.

PAY 

Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations: 

California Base Pay Range: ($119,628 - $208,153 r) 

*At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location. 

BENEFITS 

 

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include: 

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include: 

• PPO, EPO, HMO