Contract Manufacturing Lead

Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) is a highly successful primarily direct-to-consumer provider of specialty automotive, truck and SUV aftermarket parts which goes to market via eight specialty DTC banners/brands. EAH’s leading destination websites serve “enthusiast” owners of German, domestic, Japanese and Tesla vehicles, and related professional installers. Our banners include: ECS Tuning, Turner Motorsport, Pelican Parts, Rennline, Texas Speed & Performance, Z1 Motorsports, EVANNEX and RCI Off Road. With more than 1 million SKUs, EAH sells a mix of performance and repair parts under its own and third-party brands.
 

EAH operates in eight locations and ships from five warehouses, supplemented by large-scale drop shipping by its vendor partners. EAH is starting up contract manufacturing at RCI Off Road located in Loveland, Colorado with a new role supporting product manufacturability. The RCI Contract Manufacturing Lead is an on-site contract position for a 9-month duration. RCI Off Road, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, is a premier manufacturer of aftermarket truck and SUV accessories. We are deeply committed to our craft and take immense pride in engineering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Every product we create is meticulously designed and rigorously tested to ensure its quality, durability, and performance.

As the Contract Manufacturing Lead at RCI Off Road, you will lead the introduction of new contract products into our facility.  We have ~200 contract products in Solidworks, ready to be introduced. Leveraging your expertise in manufacturing, you will work with the contract design team to take the existing Solidworks files, and partner with the RCI team on introducing them into existing manufacturing processes. Expertise in Solidworks, working with Amada lasers, press brakes and continuous improvement is key to manage this project.  
 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with our contract buyer to prioritize, implement, and refine their existing Solidworks designs into our manufacturing processes for metal fabrication.
• Improve manufacturability of pilot parts through experience with Amada lasers, Amada press brakes, Lincoln Electric Automation Robotic Welders, Vectis Cobot Welders, Powder Coating and Packaging
• Prepare cost estimates for contract parts, and perform analysis on actual cost to ensure feasibility across multiple categories of parts
• Partner with existing team on any specialized tooling, fixtures, and jigs to streamline production and elevate manufacturing effectiveness.

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related industry experience and 3+ years of hands-on experience in metal fabrication with equipment such as lasers, press brakes, welding and robotic welders
  Or 10+ years of Metal Fabrication experience, including Solid Works model editing, programming press breaks and working with Amada/SigmaNest on cut files
• Ability to productive collaboration with diverse cross-functional teams and remote buyers, through clear communication and timely follow-up
• A proactive approach, driven by a passion for continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Amada lasers, Amada press brakes, Lincoln Automation Robotic Welders and Vectis Cobot Welders.
• Extensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes, encompassing materials selection, welding methodologies, fixture design and quality assurance methods.

What Success Looks Like:

• On-shoring 200 SKUs into existing process during 9-month contract and growing American manufacturing
• Leading project to internal and buyer timelines 
• Celebrating and making contract manufacturing a success across the organization
• Ability to consistently maintain a positive attitude
• Consistent living and promotion of company values: communication, transparency, collaboration, trust, respect
• Willingness to accept feedback to expand knowledge base
   

RCI Off-road is offering a 9-month contract to start this initiative, with a strong SKU roadmap in place and pilot projects and purchase orders already done.  Please include salary expectations along with your Job Application. This position is based on-site in Loveland.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing professional with a solid background in metal fabrication and a commitment to improve processes, we encourage you to join RCI Offroad's team to lead this initiative. Contribute to our pursuit of excellence and innovation by applying now. Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant accomplishments and experiences.