What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Product Development Engineer position at Revelyst?
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
As a Sr. Product Development Engineer for the Hardgoods category, you'll use your exceptional skills and knowledge of products and processes to bring innovative designs to completion. Your focus will be to develop quality, on-time, cost efficient products that are an accurate reflection of Fox, Bell and Giro’s position as an industry leaders.
This position reports to the Engineering Manager and allows you the flexibility to work from your home office 2 days a week and out of our Irvine, CA office 3 days a week.
As the Sr. Product Development Engineer, you will have an opportunity to :
Strive to create the most innovative and market leading hardgoods product possible. Products will be evaluated for success using the following criteria : Innovation, function, fit, comfort, relevance to brand identity, technology utilization, quality, aesthetics, timely completion, manufacturability and realized margins.
Lead Marketing and Design teams to brainstorm innovative market leading ideas and concepts.
Manage and mentor design and development engineers to achieve the goals above.
Work cross-functionally to manage CAPEX tooling budget and run NPVs for all hardgoods projects.
Prepare and present project information to the Design and Marketing teams for review and decision making.
Review and prioritize performance and style to properly incorporate them into products. Visualize performance and styling goals and create solutions to achieve them.
Perform and oversee CAD work both internally and with Vendor as appropriate from concept through production.
Working with Design and the vendor, create and evaluate functional prototypes to verify design intent.
Create and maintain project documentation such as 3D CAD files, engineering drawings, spec sheets, bill of materials, project schedules, etc.
Manage project scope and schedule to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
Create and lead the implementation of best practice for the engineering and development of Hardgoods products.
Develop cost analysis of design proposals, conduct vendor quotations, track project costs to meet product design goals under the guidance of a manager.
Deeply understand applicable safety standards and evaluate designs and solutions to meet them.
Visit vendor’s manufacturing facilities to sample and commercialize intended product design. Study vendor’s development techniques, production processes and technological capabilities to enhance professional knowledge, further vendor relationship and assist in the innovation of product design / development
Communicate internally and with international factories and vendors; both verbally and in writing critical and pertinent information that is needed in the development process.
Find and development new vendor partners that can bring value to Fox products
Research and evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes and trends that may be used for product innovation. Guide them from research through to mass production.
Help to build and maintain a comprehensive materials and trims library.
You have :
Education : 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent work experience
Experience : 5-8 years minimum consumer product development / engineering experience.
An enthusiastic and positive attitude with a passion towards MX, MTB and Action Sports. Must be very creative, forward thinking, an energy giver - not a taker.
CAD experience, preferably proficient in Solidworks.
Experience engineering injection molds, working with plastic parts and 3D modeling
Knowledge of plastics, textiles, and embellishment techniques
You might have :
Previous development / engineering experience in helmets or molded plastic protective sport products
Prior experience working with overseas factories and vendors
Experience engineering compression molds and parts
Pay Range :
Annual Salary : $90.00 - $110,000.00
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills / achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including : medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Females / Protected Veteran / Disabled
Revelyst is a collective of makers that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovations that redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Portfolio brands include Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Simms Fishing and more.
Revelyst is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here :
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@revelyst.com . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Revelyst will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
