What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee

discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and

bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch

with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

FOX is seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Engineer with expertise in mechanical engineering and mechatronics to drive innovation and technology development. This role will focus on developing new concepts through technology demonstrators and proof-of-concept prototypes in the domain of vehicle suspension, vehicle dynamics, and ride dynamics.

As a key contributor to our R&D and innovation initiatives, you will work on cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of performance in vehicle dynamics. You will also be collaborating with experts from various disciplines, ensuring the successful execution of technology development projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead technology development from concept generation to functional prototypes by working with an interdisciplinary team. Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, lead design reviews, perform validation testing and drive system-level optimizations
• Communicate and interface with team members, representatives from other departments, and internal customers regarding problem/opportunity definitions, project scope, and project status
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic technology roadmaps.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new concepts and technologies.
• Participate/lead creative brainstorming sessions to solve technical challenges
• Travel on location to support assembly, testing and verification of new designs
• Create 3d models, 2d prints in CAD utilizing design standards, best practices and GD&T
• Conduct system modeling, simulation, and validation of suspension and ride dynamics.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Excellent leadership abilities
• Experience with suspension systems, shock absorbers and vehicle dynamics
• Experience with a structured product development process and design best practices
• Experience with automotive vehicle chassis systems
• Experience with electro-mechanical components, assemblies and systems
• Ability to work across teams to achieve project goals
• Understanding of machining, forging, stamping and other manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD; 3D models, mechanical prints with GD&T
• Design experience for high volume manufacturing
• Thorough understanding of both engineering and manufacturing theories and processes
• Basic project management (develop and maintain project scope, task lists, timelines)
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, analysis, debug, verification, transfer to manufacturing, and sustainment.
• Component selection and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Mechanical analysis, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress, fatigue, thermal, and reliability
• Design, review and document components, structures, and mechanical assemblies
• Release designs following good documentation principles and configuration control methods
• Some experience leading departmental and cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from concept through completion
• Capacity to supervise multiple complex projects
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations
• Ability to supervise and mentor other engineers
• Demonstrated excitement to learn and quickly examine tough technical problems