Factory Manager Jobs in Athens, GA (NOW HIRING)

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.

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:

Leads a team of engineers who are responsible for the design, development, and documentation of new products following an established gate process.Drives cross-functional collaboration, oversees customer interactions and analyzes market opportunities. Creates project/group objectives and motivates the team to achieve those goals.Responsible for both customer satisfaction and the financial performance of the team's projects.

Position Responsibilities:

Acts as advisor to application engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and procedures.

Oversees and contributes to the design and development of products to fulfill the needs of the customer and improve company productivity.

Checks technical accuracy of team's work.

Assists in the hiring, training, and mentorship of other engineers and supporting staff.

Following an established development process, outlines and communicates project targets by gathering information through internal research and direct interaction with the customer.

Organizes project timelines and action items with a cross-functional engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing team.

Oversees fabrication of prototypes and communicates necessary design information with suppliers.

Ensures all design and test requirements are completed on time and in budget and guarantees a robust and safe end product that meets all performance expectations.

Assists in field testing, both with internal teams and FOX customers.

Creates and maintains BOM and ECN documentation.

Tracks personal and team projects to the target and reports to management at key milestones.

Assists in establishing administrative policies, procedures, and standards.

Coordinates activities of unit with other units or organizations.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

Familiar with material processing operations

Proficient with MS Office

Proficient withPro-E/Creo3D modelingor equivalent

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience:

5+years of engineering and leadership experience with a high volume manufacturer of consumer products

Experience leading cross functional teams in suspension damper development; power sports or automotiveindustry preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office Environment

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer:This list does not represent all physical demands.Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

Note:

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions -including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs - on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.