Designer and Drafter - GD&T Job Listing at Fox Factory in Trussville, AL (Job ID JR107189)

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:

Drafts and prepares detailed part prints for internally designed components. These part prints will be utilized during the quoting phase and will serve as a cornerstone for supplier quality evaluations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create complex technical drawings to company standards and ASME Y14.5 
• Create assembly prints 
• Participate in the documentation of assembly processes 
• Assist in building prototype vehicles
• Create 3D models for jigs and templates
• Operate 3D printers and Lasers
• Able to travel to support prototype builds and test fit sessions
• Maintain company standard drafting procedures 
• Work with suppliers and customers to resolve documentation issues 
• Updates designs from verbal or written instructions. 
• Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. 
• Ensures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawings produced. 
• Collaborates with suppliers to relay critical to quality characteristics and receive feedback on supplier manufacturing concerns
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on knowledge of the design intent. 
• Although working primarily as drafter, may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete details. 
• Serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects. 
• Provide details on component descriptions. 
• Review and analyze specifications. 
• Draft technical details. 
• Draw in minute details of structures. 
• Consult technical handbooks and tables while in drafting phase. 
• Create and store drawings electronically. 

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Ability to utilize Solidworks for part print creation
• Knowledge of drafting techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
•  Knowledge of the practical application principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to document the design and production of technical products. 
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 

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:

Certificate or Associate's degree in technical drafting

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Experience:

4+ years of experience designing and drafting drawings from technical specifications

Experience with Solidworks required; PLM experience preferred 

Automotive and/or Aerospace industry experience preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Shop & Office Environments

Occasionally lift and or move heavy objects.

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on a computer.

Some travel required to support program launch and test installation functions.

Want to know more? Check out this video:

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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.