Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Musical Instruments
MechanicalEngineer
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“Mechanical Engineer at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Skills: mechanical design, analysis, testing, Solidworks, Electro-Mechanical design. mechanical design of amplifier, pedals, pro audio and accessories from concept through release to manufacturing. ensure that designs meet Product Management requirements, as well as R&D design standards”
Industry & Context.
Design, analysis and problem solving skills
Ability and willingness to work in the shop and get your hands dirty building prototypes, test samples and test fixtures, Attend evening meetings with overseas OEM factories
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Mechanical Engineering Degree, 3-5 years of product development experience, 3-5 years of significant experience in related Electro-Mechanical design, Ability and willingness to work in the shop and get your hands dirty building prototypes, test samples and test fixtures, Basic project planning skills
Nice to Have
Solidworks skills, surfacing and sheet metal experience preferred, knowledge of FEA tools, Solidworks Simulation preferred, Basic understanding of electronic circuitry and PCBA standards preferred, Musical background is a plus, particularly guitar and related products
What You'll Do.
mechanical design of amplifier
pro audio and accessories from concept through release to manufacturing
ensure that designs meet Product Management requirements
as well as R&D design standards
work with Manufacturing on new designs to assure manufacturability
provide technical support on products already in production
and testing of Amplifier
Pedal and Accessory products
Utilize prototype technology to produce testable prototypes early in development
Design and build test fixtures as necessary for reliability testing
Perform Tolerance Analysis on critical product features
Perform Solidworks Simulation studies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Host and participate in design reviews for all R&D Projects; Work closely with other mechanical engineers, industrial designers, drafters, electrical engineers, project management, product management, purchasing, and manufacturing engineers as well as OEM engineers; Attend evening meetings with overseas OEM factories
Communication Scope
Good technical and non-technical communication skills
Process & Methodology
Basic project planning skills
Full Job Description
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Electronics R&D team. An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending 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 Mechanical Engineer based in Ensenada, Mexico. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of amplifier, pedals, pro audio and accessories from concept through release to manufacturing. Additionally, you will ensure that designs meet Product Management requirements, as well as R&D design standards. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will also need to work with Manufacturing on new designs to assure manufacturability, and provide technical support on products already in production. Essential Functions: Design, analysis, and testing of Amplifier, Pedal and Accessory products to ensure that they meet marketing and engineering requirements. Utilize prototype technology to produce testable prototypes early in development. Design and build test fixtures as necessary for reliability testing Host and participate in design reviews for all R&D Projects Work closely with other mechanical engineers, industrial designers, drafters, electrical engineers, project management, product management, purchasing, and manufacturing engineers as well as OEM engineers. Attend evening meetings with overseas OEM factories Evaluate First Article Samples Perform Tolerance Analysis on critical product features Perform Solidworks Simulation studies Additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering Degree with 3-5 years of product development experience. 3-5 years of significant experience in related Electro-Mechanical design Strong Solidworks skills, surfacing and sheet metal experience preferred Strong knowledge of FEA tools, Solidworks Simulation pr
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