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Become part of a great group of people, in an awesome location. We are located in one of the best places to live in the country, Madison, Wisconsin. We are focused on maintaining our fun and close-knit atmosphere as we grow due to our great products. Come and share in our success.

Whether it is our company picnic, holiday party, kid’s holiday party, commuter challenge, company wide lunches and other events, Saris has an employee and family focus. We believe that our people and our families come first. Saris is committed to promoting the cycling lifestyle among its internal family, and externally in the communities in which we live.

We are looking for candidates that produce Wow!! Work, have integrity, energize and inspire, attack problems, communicate, excel in a team environment, are leaders, innovators and have the big picture perspective. We are looking for people who generate results.

For Regular Status Positions, Saris offers a full benefits package including group health, dental, 401(k) and voluntary Life, Accident and Disability Coverage.

If you are interested in any of these positions, send your resume and salary history to: employment@saris.com, or mail to:

SARIS CYCLING GROUP
5253 VERONA ROAD
MADISON, WI 53711
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES

Customer Service Representative.

Education Coordinator

The Education Coordinator is responsible all logistics and details of delivering education products from seminars, workshops, trainings, instruction manual, certifications and product demos. The coordinator is also responsible for the development of content and thought leaders.

• Manage the development of all educational materials including presentations, manuals and workshops.
• Coordinate all pre and post event details and logistics including registration/payment confirmation, preparation/shipment of materials, participant/facility questions/concerns.
• Coordinate all post-event details and logistics including collecting/organizing all necessary documentation (surveys, waivers of liability, etc...), participant/facility follow-up questions/concerns, and deliver follow-up documentation such as certificates of completion.
• Provide event specific training and support as requested for products and demos.

The Education Coordinator will coordinate the deliverables of a detailed and rigorous cross-product development process necessary to deliver products as directed by the Education Product Manager. The Education Coordinator duties are as follows:

• Manage the full life cycle of educational services, including but not limited to consumer training products, manuals, presentations and workshops to support physical products across categories.
• Project development, work with Product Managers, marketing, and other outside resources to develop product based definitions – price points, product features, design input, etc.
• Product Usage Analysis – oversee how products are being used and determine what services would enhance the consumers experience.
• Product delivery – working with sales, marketing and customer service to ensure success in the market.
• Education marketing – ensures and activates market reach for education in both channel and market.
• Maintain network of academic research using power and how it relates to our consumers.
• Prepare and present presentations internally, to customers and at industry shows or meetings.
• Market intelligence, maintain information on competitive products and determine how that affects the consumer experience.
• Participate in the development of product promotions, sales literature for catalogs, spec sheets and national advertising.
• Participate in national trade shows as per booth, literature and arrangements.
• Lead various project teams and educations symposiums.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent exp.
• 3+ years experience in Product/Service management.
• Professional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Highly organized and detail orientated.
• Be willing to travel up to 50%.
• Must be able to deal with a fast paced environment.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Cycling, Triathlon, or an active life style is a plus.
• Degree in fitness related area a plus.

Electrical Engineer

Working in an exceptionally dynamic and fast paced environment, Saris Cycling Group’s Electrical Engineer assists with and conducts standard engineering development and design work in areas such as electronic product development, circuit design, microcontroller based and instrumentation design. Working with internal project teams, production and external suppliers, projects may include schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware, tests & measurement of electronic hardware, firmware verification & validation, and general electronic design & analysis. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 1-3 years of previous relevant work experience. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and works in the Engineering/Product Development Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will be required to oversee programs/projects to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications, schedules and budgets; coordinate interdepartmental functions to minimize delays; meet with departmental members on regular basis to review program status and plan future actions.

Specifically:

• Assists with the development of engineering plans and designs for a particular product or problem area and executes in accordance with established specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Leads or assists inter-departmental groups in the area of product development, product maintenance and product improvements to insure product integrity and to minimize delays in project completion.
• Assists with investigation and analysis of new materials, processes, products and equipment to insure safety and quality regarding the design and manufacturing of products.
• Creates or assists with creation of prototype hardware & software samples and evaluations to accelerate development learning and time to market.
• Establishes test requirements if not previously specified. Develops, performs and directs the testing of hardware and software to verify product reliability.
• Assists with quotations and bid analysis and works with other key areas to make recommendations.
• Prepare engineering computations, product cost estimates and design documentation.
• Performs and assists draft persons in preparation of drawings, maintenance and change documents, BOM’s and all aspects of development documentation.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate policies and procedures relating to development and design.
• Performs other duties when required or requested.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience with computer software and hardware including SPICE, circuit layout, programming, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Minimum of 1-3 years with an Engineering group gaining experience in the above mentioned areas.
• A passion for problem solving with the ability to multitask, independently, objectively and creatively attacking challenges, asking questions, networking and taking direction as needed to achieve goals.
• Familiarity with a variety of electronic manufacturing processes and materials used.
• Familiarity with a broad variety of electronic engineering disciplines including analog, digital, power, RF, embedded microprocessors, firmware programming and general programming.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

If interested, send your resume and salary history to: employment@saris.com, or mail to:

SARIS CYCLING GROUP
5253 VERONA ROAD
MADISON, WI 53711
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES

Lead Press Operator

JOB SUMMARY: Punch press set-up and operation using appropriate blueprints and other instructions.

You will be responsible for:

• Set-up of the punch presses - using appropriate blue prints and procedures.
• Working with our Material Handlers to get needed parts and materials into your production area.
• Operating of e an electric chain hoist to put coiled stock on the uncoiling apparatus.
• First piece inspection of materials, especially before you begin each designated job.
• Maintain piece part count and accurately inform production control of counts and scrap.
• Managing scrap and quality.
• Insuring that machinery and dies are in proper working order, inspecting for wear, performing preventative maintenance, working with tool & die shop for other maintenance and repair of tooling, working with maintenance department on punch press upkeep and repair.
• Following appropriate safety procedures – including hearing protections, use of steel toed shoes, safe lifting, proper lock-out procedures etc.
• Be responsible for internal and external changes to machine controls, which requires the use of a variety of small and detailed hand tools.
• Monitoring and training of lower level press operators.
• Keep area organized, i.e. know where supplies are located.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Reliable, Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Experienced: must have experience operating and setting up punch presses in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable:
  • Must be able to read and interpret information from measuring devices (i.e. micrometer), blue prints and specification sheet.
  • Must have general math skill knowledge.
• Safe and Capable:
  • Must be able to move and use the arms and feet within full range of motion or otherwise be able to operate machine controls.
  • Must be able to safely handle and transport dies weighing up to 50 pounds within a height range of floor to chest height, either with or without assistance.
  • Must be able to stand doing repetitive tasks on cement floors for most of the work day.

Manufacturing Engineer – Quality Specialist Position

• Act as a change agent through direct involvement in processes
• Lead/assist Kaizen and 5S Teams
• Develop and review SOP’s
• BOM verification
• Routings for manufactured items
• PFEMA
• Initiate CA’s and ECN’s
• Fixture Definition
• Equipment Justifications
• Drawing sign off (MFG Items)
• Tooling calibrations
• New Product Launch execution
• Work closely with Production Supervisor and the manufacturing organization on a day to day basis to coordinate production activity in the fabrication department
• Participates in design reviews to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability
• Develops necessary process or material specification documentation and assists in the training of manufacturing operators
• Examines and suggests improvements for existing tooling, process equipment, controls, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc.
• Supports the management of company suppliers and performs failure analysis and corrective action responses for non conforming product
• Develops feasibility studies and cost justifications relating to the procurement of special equipment/machines/controls, and provides R.O.I. and cost reduction support data
• Actively participates in the lean manufacturing initiatives, monitoring production quality indicators and initiating improvement methods
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Vendor Certification/Quality assurance program

Bicycle Parking & Storage Systems Solutions Product Manager and Advocacy Coordinator

Saris Cycling Group is a leader in the Commercial Bicycle Parking and Storage Product industry. We are looking for someone to manage that area of our business as well as be the in-house point person for the organizations efforts to promote cycling and the cycling lifestyle through our advocacy efforts.

Our Parking & Storage Systems are marketed to Independent Bicycle Dealers, Municipalities, and the Building Construction Industry.

This is a full-time position and will be eligible for benefits. You will be working from our Madison facilities. The position will involve some travel throughout the country to attend various trade shows and conferences.

You will be responsible for:

• Acknowledge all parking system leads, which are then to be systematically followed up by phone.
• Responsible for weekly audit of Parking Systems orders by system to make sure they are shipped as promised.
• Check inventories status and advises of non or low inventory to proper person.
• Work with present manufacturer representatives to make them more productive, to recruit new manufacturer representatives, to fill open territories or replace non-producing manufacturer representatives.
• Market intelligence, set up computer file on present manufacturers through models and presses to be supported by managers catalogs, spec sheets and pricing in file cabinet.
• Prepare monthly forecasts by model.
• Compare forecasts to monthly sales.
• Seek new ideas for products that are compatible with present line that Saris should or could market.
• Participate in the development of new sales literature for catalogs, spec sheets and national advertising.
• Scan Internet monthly for leads on possible parking systems prospects.
• Market Research on new and existing markets.
• New product development.
• Create annual business plans.
• Manage Advocacy Initiatives for Saris Cycling Group. (spoke out, saris gala)
• Participate with Thunderhead Alliances, LAB, etc. to promote cycling and Saris Cycling Group products to Bike Coordinators, Municipalities and other purchasers.
• Create marketing plan for new projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate will be:

• Reliable: Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Skilled, Knowledgeable and Experienced:
  • Experienced – prior sales experience is valuable, experience in the cycling industry and an understanding of the cycling world and lifestyle with a passion for cycling will also be key to success in this position.
  • College diploma or equivalent.
  • Professional communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Commitment to excellence
• Capable:
  • Must be able to deal with a fast paced environment.
  • Highly organized and detail orientated.
  • Be willing to travel extensively.

We are looking for someone with sales experience and excellent organization and communication skills. There is huge potential for our products in this category, and we need the right person to get us to where we want to be. If you think you are that person, send your resume, cover letter and salary history to employment@saris.com.