Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand known for its influence in the music industry. The Manufacturing Engineer will assist and lead efforts to control and improve manufacturing processes, focusing on automation and system optimization to ensure product delivery meets quality and environmental standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize production line workflows to ensure balanced task distribution, applying time and motion studies to validate standard times and takt time
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to implement changes and sustain balanced line performance
- Design more efficient systems to integrate workers, machines, and materials through data collection on time studies
- Establish processes and procedures to optimize cost and quality of manufacturing methods
- Lead and coach A3 problem solving efforts related to process opportunities
- Identify, develop, and implement new technologies in manufacturing processes, with a focus on automation and process improvement initiatives
- Support and lead automation projects, including evaluation, implementation, and optimization of automated systems within the factory
- Develop and support CNC programming activities to improve machining efficiency and consistency
- Design and implement fixtures and tooling to improve repeatability, quality, and throughput
- Support and/or program robotic systems for manufacturing applications (as applicable)
- Assist in the documentation of regulatory information related to new processes or process changes (EWI, EVAQ, SWI, paint recipes, and process control formats)
- Provide technical support to track data for main detractors of yield and drive corrective actions
- Implement, monitor, and maintain process control and data tracking systems in collaboration with Process Technicians and Engineering leadership
- Participate in and promote process characterization and continuous improvement projects
- Additional duties as assigned
Skills
- BA/BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum of two to four (2–4) years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
- Experience with automation systems and implementation in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with CNC programming and machining processes
- Experience with fixture design and tooling development
- Proficiency in engineering and manufacturing software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Minitab, SAP, MS Office)
- Cross-functional experience in manufacturing processes
- Experience with line balancing and process optimization projects
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and drive decisions
- Exposure to or experience with robot programming strongly preferred
- Experience working with wood and/or aluminum manufacturing processes is a plus
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred)
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- An equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together
Company Overview
Since 1946, Fender has revolutionized music and culture as one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.fender.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.