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Sample Shop Manager

Miamisburg, Ohio, United States · On-site

Senior

Sample Shop Manager Location: Miamisburg, OH (HQ) Department: Product Development / Design Reports To: Director of Design FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Level: M Travel: Minimal Summary The Sample Shop Manager oversees a…

Skills: Workshop Management, Prototype Fabrication, Bicycle Assembly, Team Leadership, Budgeting

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Miamisburg, Ohio, United States · On-site

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Sample Shop Manager

United Wheels Inc.

Miamisburg, Ohio, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 28d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of prototype fabrication and sample assembly to support product development and customer line reviews. Leads the sample shop team while coordinating between engineering, design, and production to ensure high-quality, on-time builds.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Candidates need 5+ years of workshop or fabrication management experience, preferably within the cycling or light manufacturing industry.

Full job description

Sample Shop Manager
 
Location: Miamisburg, OH (HQ)
Department: Product Development / Design
Reports To: Director of Design
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Level: M
Travel: Minimal
 
Summary
The Sample Shop Manager oversees all aspects of prototype fabrication and sample assembly, ensuring high-quality sample builds that support product development and customer line reviews. This role bridges engineering, product design, and production teams, and leads the sample shop team in delivering accurate, on-time prototype work. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing operations, mechanical systems, or bicycle assembly, and a strong understanding of workshop management.
Why This Role Matters
Great products start with great prototypes. The sample shop is where Covation Global’s designs become physical, testable bikes — and where customer line reviews and product decisions are won or lost on the quality and timeliness of the builds. The Sample Shop Manager is the leader who makes that happen: high-quality samples delivered on time, a well-run and safe shop, and a team that operates efficiently and resourcefully. Without this role, sample quality and timelines slip and product development loses momentum.
What Success Looks Like (3 Core Outcomes):
  • High-Quality Samples, Delivered On Time: Prototype and sample builds are accurate, complete, and ready ahead of project milestones and customer line reviews. Design, engineering, and product teams can rely on the shop to deliver quality builds when they need them.
  • A Safe, Well-Run Shop: The sample shop is safe, compliant (OSHA and environmental), and well-organized. Tools, fixtures, and inventory are managed tightly, and safety is part of the culture.
  • Efficient, Resourceful Operations: The shop runs within budget and the team continually finds smarter, more sustainable ways to operate — including reclaiming value from end-of-life bikes and parts and reinvesting it in the team.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Sample Shop Management
  • Oversee daily operations of the sample and prototype shop, ensuring equipment readiness and adherence to safety standards.
  • Collaborate with product development, design, and engineering teams to fabricate, modify, and assemble prototype bicycles, frames, and components.
  • Maintain inventory of tools, fixtures, raw materials, and consumables.
  • Manage sample timelines to align with project milestones.
  • Ensure quality control and documentation of all prototype builds.
  • Coordinate with suppliers for special materials, machining, and outsourced fabrication needs.
  • Manage the responsible disposal and recycling of obsolete samples, bikes, and parts — including reclaiming metal scrap value and reinvesting proceeds into team engagement initiatives.
Team Leadership
  • Train and supervise sample shop technicians, assemblers, and other support staff.
  • Assign, prioritize, and delegate tasks to direct reports, balancing workload to meet project deadlines.
  • Coach and develop team members, managing performance and day-to-day direction.
Budgeting & Planning
  • Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement an annual budget plan for the sample shop, ensuring effective maintenance and adherence throughout the year.
  • Track expenditures, control costs, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
  • Support capital planning for new equipment purchases.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes. This role supervises sample shop technicians, assemblers, and support staff — including the Lead Sample Shop Technician — and is responsible for assigning tasks, training, performance, and day-to-day direction.
 
Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years in workshop, fabrication, or sample shop management — preferably in the cycling, sporting goods, or light manufacturing industry.
  • Experience managing teams.
  • Hands-on mechanical or technical skills (bike assembly, machining, welding, or fabrication experience preferred).
  • Proven analytical and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Competencies
Covation Global’s competencies are grounded in our Core Values (Integrity, Simplicity, Priority, Agility) and Strategic Pillars (Rider Centricity, Collaborative Innovation, Operational Excellence).
  • Integrity: We do what we say. Operates with honesty, transparency, and accountability at every step; honors commitments to partners, riders, and colleagues, and builds trust through consistent, responsible decisions.
  • Simplicity: Complexity is a tax. Delivers clarity, ease, and purposeful design in everything; streamlines processes, removes unnecessary steps, and focuses on what matters most.
  • Priority: Focus on what matters most. Ruthlessly prioritizes the critical few over the trivial many, concentrating energy and resources where they drive the greatest value and outcome.
  • Agility: Speed is precision in motion. Moves with purpose, speed, and adaptability; embraces change, thinks creatively, acts decisively, and responds quickly to shifting needs and market conditions.
  • Rider Centricity: Keeps the rider at the center of decisions. Anticipates needs and works to deliver best-in-class experience, better quality, and better value across every brand and function.
  • Collaborative Innovation: Develops game-changing solutions inspired by the rider, supported by collective research and shared expertise, and validated by business results; challenges the status quo to drive improvement.
  • Operational Excellence: Delivers results with lean, efficient execution. Drives continuous improvement across products, processes, operations, costs, and service, while maximizing value for the organization.
  • ESG & Responsible Growth: Supports sustainable innovation, ethical operations, and positive community impact. Finds resourceful ways to reduce waste and reinvest value — such as reclaiming metal scrap from end-of-life bikes and parts to fund team engagement — ensuring growth is achieved responsibly and with integrity to people and the planet.

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About United Wheels Inc.

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Consumer Goods
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Miamisburg, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
16,082

We're United Wheels, the global holding company of beloved outdoor brands Huffy, Niner, Buzz eBikes, Batch Bicycles, and VAAST, that enable our riders and their families to get out and enjoy the world around them. You might recognize our bikes from the millions of riders around the world who use our products every day. Our brands ship more than 5 million bicycles annually to thousands of retail locations in over 50 countries. At United Wheels, we are passionate about building memories that last a lifetime. From bikes, trikes, and scooters, to e-bikes and ride-ons, we design products for every member of the family with a focus on durability, comfort, and fun! Global Reach: You’ll find United Wheels products enjoyed by riders across the globe. We operate in three main regions: Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe. United Wheels is a company dedicated to bringing you the best in wheeled goods and outdoor fun. Our global presence fuels our success and ensures our products bring smiles to riders everywhere, thanks to the innovation and passion of our diverse teams located in the US, Mexico, Canada, UK, Europe, and Asia. More Than Just Wheeled Goods: Our vertically integrated global holding company, Covation, specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of wheeled goods and outdoor brands. Covation Holdings Limited is the global holding company of United Wheels along with our manufacturing business, FuturuX, which allows us to service customers end-to-end from the beginning stages of the design through the final production of wheeled goods. The Allite material sciences company completes the list of Covation businesses. Allite stretches the limits of innovation, functionality, and versatility of specialty alloys for the 3C and outdoor industries. Covation products and services impact the lives of millions worldwide every day. Ride with Us! Want to learn more? Visit us at www.unitedwheels.com and join the adventure!

Offices: Miamisburg, Ohio, US · Bella Vista, Arkansas, US · Savannah, Georgia, US · Chino, California, US · Toronto, CA

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About United Wheels Inc.

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Consumer Goods
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Miamisburg, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
16,082

We're United Wheels, the global holding company of beloved outdoor brands Huffy, Niner, Buzz eBikes, Batch Bicycles, and VAAST, that enable our riders and their families to get out and enjoy the world around them. You might recognize our bikes from the millions of riders around the world who use our products every day. Our brands ship more than 5 million bicycles annually to thousands of retail locations in over 50 countries. At United Wheels, we are passionate about building memories that last a lifetime. From bikes, trikes, and scooters, to e-bikes and ride-ons, we design products for every member of the family with a focus on durability, comfort, and fun! Global Reach: You’ll find United Wheels products enjoyed by riders across the globe. We operate in three main regions: Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe. United Wheels is a company dedicated to bringing you the best in wheeled goods and outdoor fun. Our global presence fuels our success and ensures our products bring smiles to riders everywhere, thanks to the innovation and passion of our diverse teams located in the US, Mexico, Canada, UK, Europe, and Asia. More Than Just Wheeled Goods: Our vertically integrated global holding company, Covation, specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of wheeled goods and outdoor brands. Covation Holdings Limited is the global holding company of United Wheels along with our manufacturing business, FuturuX, which allows us to service customers end-to-end from the beginning stages of the design through the final production of wheeled goods. The Allite material sciences company completes the list of Covation businesses. Allite stretches the limits of innovation, functionality, and versatility of specialty alloys for the 3C and outdoor industries. Covation products and services impact the lives of millions worldwide every day. Ride with Us! Want to learn more? Visit us at www.unitedwheels.com and join the adventure!

Offices: Miamisburg, Ohio, US · Bella Vista, Arkansas, US · Savannah, Georgia, US · Chino, California, US · Toronto, CA

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