NPI 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 New Product Introduction Engineer  for Amplifiers to join our team in Ensenada, Mexico location. In this role, you will be Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating new product introduction programs through project management tools to achieve an effective implementation of processes and systems and assuring a successful product launch into market.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with Product Development and R&D at early stages of product design on product specification and proof of concept (P0/P1).
• Lead DFM/PFMEA efforts to assure manufacturability.
• Product quotation (RFQ) and project budget.
• Plan, coordinate and lead prototype (MPR) and pilot builds.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to assure an effective product launch, at the right time, quality, cost & budget.
• Assure all project documentation is delivered at the proper project phase.
• Deployment of Quality assurance into the new process/products.
• Tracking quality performance into the Proto, Pilot & RTS phase.
• Lead and contribute to problem solving efforts for new products introduction.
• Provide technical support to team members and production personnel as required.
• Assist in the documentation of regulatory information related to new processes, formulation, and application development.
• Guide formulation and development efforts towards federal and state regulations governing and other safety compliances.
• Establish processes and procedures to optimize cost and quality of manufacturing methods. 
• Interface with customers (internal and external) regarding projects and customer quality issues resolution.
• Work with customers and suppliers on new product development, testing and qualification.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: BA/BS in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar position.

• Hands on experience on: Project Management, problem solving, Lean and DFM/PFMEA.
• Hands on experience on software applications such as SAP (or other ERP systems), MS Project, and MS Office products.
• Experience in leading projects.
• Technical experience of using CNC machinery, lathes, drill press; grinders and other tool room equipment (required).
• Fixtures design and construction.
• English as a second language (required).
• Experience on guitar processes or guitar playing a plus.
• Along with a passion and love for music and Fender guitars.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.