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Position Summary:Looking for a Ride Engineer II to be based in El Cajon, CA with the following job responsibilities.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Position Responsibilities:Manage field tuning exercises and ride performance of various Fox applications spanning from internal aftermarket applications to OE testing with external customers.Manage external relationships and projects with large OE customers.Utilize and improve on vehicle data acquisition methods to assist in dynamic vehicle tuning.Calculate and setup theoretical vehicle starting specifications (springs, damping curves, etc.) for various vehicle use cases.Drive a wide range of vehicles on and off road safely and consistentlyOperate shock dyno's and interpret characterization data to assist with vehicle tuning practicesRebuild a wide range of Fox shocksSpecific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:Proficient PC skills required: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 3D ModelingAbility to use Matlab, VB, or any other programming language that would benefit data processing and analysisAbility to subjectively evaluate passenger vehicles dynamically and make educated tuning decisions on vehicle setup to achieve project target goalsAbility to perform extensive hands on work by rebuilding shock absorbers, operating shock dyno's, driving vehicles both on and off roadDetailed on road subjective evaluation skills.Off road driving skillsAbility to manage testing events with external customersCompetencies: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:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldExperience: 5+ years of vehicle dynamics engineering experienceAutomotive field shock absorber tuning experienceOn vehicle data acquisition and general wiring/electronics experience preferredManual lathe, mill, welding, fabrication experience preferredExcel and basic CAD experienceOff road driving and vehicle recovery experienceWork Environment and Physical Requirements:Office/Test Lab/Field (Desert) EnvironmentAbility to sit or stand for long periods of timeVision abilities required to validate and enter data on computerMay lift up to 50 lbs. Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of timeRequires the ability to drive on and off road for extended periods of timeDisclaimer: 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. Note: 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. Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.