Manufacturing Engineer

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a leading musical instrument manufacturer known for its iconic brands. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, implement automation technologies, and ensure quality in manufacturing methods.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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