ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are a fast-paced, design & engineering firm specializing in exclusively all-electric, off-road vehicle manufacturing, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas (north of Austin). Our mission is to build industry-leading products that connect people to outdoor experiences through the intentional blending of leading technology and design.  Our diverse team consists of ambitious professionals from multiple disciplines, and we enjoy the opportunity to be a part of an emerging market with the ability to build the future of powersports, together.

Volcon ePowersports is currently hiring an Engineering Liaison for lead position within the Product Development Organization. This lead position will be responsible for coordinating engineering communications, ECOs, deviations, and new model introductions within our contract manufacturing partners. As part of a sustaining and new product introduction role, you will bridge the gap between all functional groups including engineering, quality, and operations to ensure successful production and product introductions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Effectively manage and implement change orders to the production facility
• Communicate quality and production metrics to leadership team on third party operations
• Ensure production facilities adhere to engineering standards, deviation processes, and approved processes. 
• Identify and communicate opportunities for design improvements for cost and quality. 
• Domestic and International travel as needed to support supplier qualifications, launches, and development activities  <50%

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for qualification oversight of contract manufacturer
• Implementation of ECOs and new product introductions
• Management of deviation requests and oversight on A3 corrective actions
• Reporting of cost, production, and quality metrics of contract manufacturing facilities
• Audit and report on ISO/TS16949 compliance
• Communicate with engineering team technical improvements, challenges or change requests

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering design or manufacturing experience
• Solid understanding of GD&T
• BS Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS
• Proficiency in APQP
• ISO/TS 16949 experience preferred
• Operations, Quality, Supply chain development preferred but not required
• Electromechanical, consumer product, or vehicle engineering experience preferred but not required

ABOUT YOU

• Strong cross functional and collaboration skills with ability to influence
• Experience in decision making and issue resolution for production
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Objective based decision maker and problem solver
• Process oriented engineering leader
• Diverse background in engineering and manufacturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works primarily in an office setting, with occasional access to the factory floor.  This position requires to ability to use computers and office equipment and communicate with other individuals through a variety of methods.  This includes the ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, see, and hear. This position will be expected to lift up to 40 lbs.

Volcon ePowersports is an equal opportunity employer.   Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.