Senior Design Engineer

Specialized Bicycle Components•Morgan Hill, CA

11d•$85,971 - $141,852•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Design Engineer 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 Implement first principles and systems engineering to design industry leading wheels. Create 3D/2D for engineered components. Lead RCA and CAPA. Collaborate with Test, Manufacturing, and Quality engineers to diagnose test lab failures. Deliver all assigned projects in a production-ready state. Project Management Execute and oversee all aspects of a project from concept to production Utilize supporting resources: Manufacturing and Quality Engineers, Test Engineering, R&D, fellow design engineers, development engineers, project managers, etc. Travel to Asian Factories to support development and validation as needed, approximately 4 trips per year. Visit other vendors and customers may also be required. Drive projects to meet their required timelines. Follow best-practices for documentation, including PLM. Run multiple parallel projects with varying scopes. Leadership Lead by example in the areas of professional conduct, work ethic, engineering process, continuous improvement, factory relations, etc. Leverage senior engineers in design reviews & risk assessments for assigned projects. Provide feedback to engineering manager on regular basis on team dynamics, areas of improvement, and unseen successes. Assist in project definition (such as charter feedback) with Product Managers & key stake holders, advising of technical details and trade offs in features vs goals. WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6-8 years of progressively more advanced product engineering experience, 5 years of project engineering/leadership Fluent in CREO (Pro/e) CAD software with the ability to utilize surfacing features. 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 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. Pay Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations: California Base Pay Range: $85,971 $141,852 At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location. LOCATION Morgan Hill, CA (Office) (3 days in office: Tues, Wed, TH) BENEFITS As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date. Benefits include: Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included) Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) Dental and Vision plans 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts. Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com. We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized! See what we are up to on LinkedIn, Instagram. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 1974 We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren't around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we began supporting Outride to help promote better health through cycling. Specialized. Made for riders, by riders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6-8 years of progressively more advanced product engineering experience, 5 years of project engineering/leadership
Fluent in CREO (Pro/e) CAD software with the ability to utilize surfacing features.
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

Responsibilities

Implement first principles and systems engineering to design industry leading wheels.
Create 3D/2D for engineered components.
Lead RCA and CAPA.
Collaborate with Test, Manufacturing, and Quality engineers to diagnose test lab failures.
Deliver all assigned projects in a production-ready state.
Execute and oversee all aspects of a project from concept to production
Utilize supporting resources: Manufacturing and Quality Engineers, Test Engineering, R&D, fellow design engineers, development engineers, project managers, etc.
Travel to Asian Factories to support development and validation as needed, approximately 4 trips per year. Visit other vendors and customers may also be required.
Drive projects to meet their required timelines.
Follow best-practices for documentation, including PLM.
Run multiple parallel projects with varying scopes.
Lead by example in the areas of professional conduct, work ethic, engineering process, continuous improvement, factory relations, etc.
Leverage senior engineers in design reviews & risk assessments for assigned projects.
Provide feedback to engineering manager on regular basis on team dynamics, areas of improvement, and unseen successes.
Assist in project definition (such as charter feedback) with Product Managers & key stake holders, advising of technical details and trade offs in features vs goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts.
Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks