Sr. Engineer - Corona, CA

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 Sr. Engineer to join our New Product Introduction team located in Corona, CA. The Sr. Engineer will be responsible for managing and executing NPI process tasks from concept to production, communicating with and providing guidance to NPI team members. In addition, you will provide a broad range of support to various production departments as required, to support new products and meet manufacturing goals.

Essential Functions:

• Manufacturing Process Design - for high mix production environment
• Design and fabrication of production tooling and fixtures
• Programming / set-up, and operation of various CNC wood and metal working machines
• Programming / set-up, and operation of C02 laser cutting machines
• Hands-on involvement building prototypes, testing processes in the production environment.
• Documentation of new processes (process spec sheets, work instructions, video instructions, etc.)
• Providing training to production personnel on detailed aspects of new models and processes.
• Keeping abreast of new manufacturing technologies, providing recommendations and ROIs
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Development to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Strong wood processing knowledge including woodworking cutting tools and methods
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, MasterCAM, and AutoCAD
• CNC G-code programming with MasterCAM and manual editing/debugging
• Design expertise in tooling and production fixtures
• Knowledge of wood behavior and precision woodworking
• Strong problem-solving skills in manufacturing processes
• Ability …