Manufacturing Engineer

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 a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will assist and lead, as required, the efforts to control and improve processes and systems currently in use, and to bring new technologies to Fender in the search for Better Product, considering the Best Time to process, adhering to the current and new Environmental laws to continue delivering product to customers as scheduled.  You will also be responsible for creating systems (manual and automation systems) and able to trouble shoot equipment and product diligently.

About the Job:

• Lead and coach A3 problem solving efforts related to process opportunities
• Provide technical support to team members, application engineers and production personnel and CNC Equipment as required
• Sustain control of parameters in ANDERSON and HAAS platforms
• Optimize milling programs via MasterCam
• Assist in the documentation of regulatory information related to new processes or process changes (Work instructions (EWI), Visual aids critical to quality (EVAQ), Standard Work (SWI), paint recipes and process control formats)
• Identify, develop and implement new technologies at manufacturing process
• Establish processes and procedures to optimize cost and quality of manufacturing methods
• Design fixtures and tools to optimize production throughput and quality assurance
• Support continuous improvement projects and assist in process development/qualification
• Provide technical support to track data for main detractors of yield
• Implement, monitoring, control and/or logging systems with the Process Technician, and other designated members as directed by the Director of Engineering
• Participate and promote process characterization projects
• Additional duties as assigned

What you need: 

• BA/BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of two to four (2 -4) years of experience within a manufacturing engineering role
• Hands on experience on software applications, i.e., AutoCAD, Solid Works, Master CAM, MS Office, Minitab and SAP
• Technical experience on using CNC machinery, CNC Coding languages, lathes, drill press; grinders and other tool room equipment is required
• Cross functional experience in manufacturing processes
• Experience with equipment validation and process qualification
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Lean-sigma knowledge and Green Belt / Black Belt a plus

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading …