Engineering Intern

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for an Engineering Intern to join our team. In support of the 2023 operations plan for Fender Corona Factory, Engineering Intern will participate in value stream-wide effort to re-establish and sustain our process controls. Activities will include definition of critical-to-quality parameters (CTQs), standard work definition, statistical process control implementation and one-piece flow.

Essential Functions:

• Use Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to identify potential process failures
• Apply Statistical process control methods to monitor and control the quality of a production process
• Create Yamazumi charts
• Time studies
• Capacity Management Analysis
• Translating manual operations into technical system requirements
• Correlate operational requirements to system design requirements
• Connect system design requirements to operational indicators (KPI)
• Definition of Design verification test plan
• Lead problem solving methodology (8-steps) for systemic and chronic quality issues
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in BSc or MSc for Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical engineering or similar
• Currently at senior year or recently graduated
• 1 year experience in manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
• Strong collaboration skills are required

• High energy and positive mind-set
• Embraces technology application to improve manufacturing processes
• Enrolled in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Program
• Motivates and influences others without direct authority
• Well organized to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel
• Willing and confident to make commitments
• Responsive and accountable to deliver on commitments
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
• General knowledge of woodworking is a plus
• Spanish language fluency is a plus

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $17 per hour.