SeniorFull TimeEN
SUMMARY
Are you ready to partner with cross-functional teams to engineer meaningful and innovative products that inspire cyclists and lead the industry? Do you enjoy product design, problem solving, and project ownership? Are you an expert at managing engineering projects from concept through production? Would others call you a natural at solving problems and improving processes? Do you relish making products more innovative, relevant and useful in a rider-first environment? Are you an avid cyclist and an expert bike mechanic? If you answer “yes” to these questions, we want to talk to you!
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE (YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES)
· Engineering Responsibilities
o Be the wheel design expert. Deliver the right product, at the right time, with the right quality.
o Add vital engineering details to wheel projects requested by Project Managers and Supply Chain.
o Oversee all design and manufacturing aspects of the project. Start with an Engineering Brief, finish with a production-ready package.
o Foresee issues, mitigate risk, provide solutions, and escalate whenever timeline or performance are at risk.
o Frequent travel to Asian Factories (primarily Taiwan) to support development and validation.
o Collaborate with Test, Manufacturing, and Quality engineers to diagnose test lab failures, identify root cause, then validate and implement corrective actions.
o Jump in to help when other design and manufacturing projects need help. Use Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and Corrective Actions to close out and prevent issues quickly.
· Project Management Responsibilities
o Run multiple projects with varying scope, primarily wheels which assemble existing components in new configurations, with new processes, and/or at new vendors.
o Handle all project management work (including PLM) for owned projects. Complete all NPI documentation as required.
o Maintain timelines by reprioritizing assembles and tests. Prevent delays by foreseeing and preventing issues, and/or having a backup plan.
o Use consistent, clear documentation. Record decisions. Keep stakeholders informed, adapting communication style as necessary.
· Leadership Responsibilities:
o Set an example in the areas of professional conduct, work ethic, engineering process, continuous improvement, factory relations, etc.
o Drive accountability per agreed roles and responsibilities.
o Provide feedback to engineering manager on regular basis on team dynamics, areas of improvement or unseen successes.
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6-8 years of progressively more advanced product engineering experience, 4 years of design or manufacturing project ownership
· Fluent in English
· Experience in using GD&T in 2D and ability to train engineers in proper dimensioning methods.
· Experience with PLM systems and document control.
· Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
· Hands on skills, including machine shop, composites, electronics &/or bike mechanic skills.
· Experience working with international cultures and factories and a willingness to travel
· Ideally familiar with CREO (Pro/e) CAD.
About Specialized:
First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes help make the world a better place. From product development and operations, to finance and marketing - every role at Specialized contributes to a culture of sustainable, global growth and innovation. Around the world, we work to recruit candidates who are passionate and curious with the belief that everyone has the potential to be a leader.
