Santa Cruz Bicycles · 8 hours ago
R&D Fabricator
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSanta Cruz Bicycles is dedicated to making the best bicycles while fostering a fun workplace environment. The R&D Fabricator will bridge digital design and physical production by fabricating prototype bicycle frames and custom fixtures, supporting the Engineering Department in creating innovative solutions for mountain biking.
Sporting Goods
Responsibilities
Fabricate full-suspension bicycle frames with elite accuracy and efficiency
Measure and record alignment and point-to-point tolerances to ensure every prototype meets our standards
Measure and record the alignment and point-to-point tolerance of prototype bicycle frames
Design and fabricate new fixtures and equipment to improve the quality of our prototype frames
Use Creo to design and build the parts, fixtures, and test lab equipment
Work with our Production Engineering team to design and build new fixtures to level up and support our bike assembly factory in Santa Cruz
Perform manual machining as needed
Keep the machine shop running like a precision machine—servicing mills, replacing worn tools, and maintaining a clean, professional workspace
Perform manual machining as needed and help the team find rework solutions when we hit a snag
Qualification
Required
10 years working as a machinist and fabricator
Experience in accurately fabricating full suspension prototype bicycle frames and other parts
Expert at Mig/Tig welding (aluminum and steel) and a master of the manual mill and lathe
Working knowledge of 6000 series aluminum heat treatment protocol
Expert manual machinist, using mill and lathe
Ability to create, appropriately dimension and tolerance engineering drawings using Creo
Ability to pivot quickly when priorities shift and provide clear, professional updates to the team on project status
You enjoy working with designers and engineers and view constructive feedback as a tool to build a better bike
Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English
Preferred
Experience creating fully detailed parts and assemblies in Creo, including properly dimensioned engineering drawings, is a plus
CNC experience a plus
Company
Santa Cruz Bicycles
Santa Cruz Bicycles is a bicycle manufacturer that creates downhill, cross-country, and electric bikes.
201-500 employees
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