Design Engineering Specialist 1 Job Listing at Fox Factory in Trussville, AL (Job ID JR107157)

Description

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. 

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: 

Be a part of the Product Development team for FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD), the division that specializes in custom upfit packages on Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis vehicles. Generate and maintain foundational digital and visual elements that kick-off PVD's development process, streamline approvals, and bridge Product Development to other departments and beyond. Entry-level position with significant room to grow. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Import, organize, and optimize 3-dimensional CAD files for use in the design process. 
• Generate high-res, photo-realistic renders for sketch underlays, design reviews, and marketing content.  
• Create lighting, textures, and materials for VR environments and maintain VR models. 
• Monitor and control the department's cloud-based server space in relation to file organization, exports, and transfers. 
• Coordinate and prepare 3D data for internal and external presentations

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: 

• Familiarity with 3D modeling and visual effects (Alias, VRed preferred) 
• Experience with Omniverse, UnReal Engine, or equivalent software a plus 
• Experience with Photoshop or equivalent software preferred 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Diligent, hardworking, and detail oriented 

Competencies: 

• Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority. 

• Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality. 
• Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.   
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements. 
• Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks. 
• Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees' development. 

Position Qualifications: 

Education: 

HS diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferably in (i.e. computer science, information technology, virtual reality, graphic design) or other related fields or equivalent work experience. 

Experience:  

2+ years of 3Data Visualization experience required 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: 

Office or production/manufacturing environment depending on assignment. 

May be required to lift 20 lbs. on occasion. 

May be required to walk, stand, sit, bend and/or lift for long periods of time. 

May require vision abilities to validate and enter data on computer.   

Required to be able to visually perceive differences in color. 

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.  

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.