Staff Mechanical Engineer

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Electronics Product Engineering team, we are designing the best-in-class electronics products for musicians and aficionados alike.   The teams involved working across engineering and design platforms are unmatched in the industry.

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 Staff Mechanical Engineer.   This position will be responsible for the mechanical design of audio equipment from concepts through release to manufacturing. Works with others inside and outside R&D to resolve any issues, technical or non-technical, that arise. Provides technical support to manufacturing & works with some supervision. Provides leadership and guidance to other engineers and helps to review the quality of their work. Plays an active role as a staff member, helping to develop and implement department procedures and design standards. Develops new ideas for low-cost design principles and practices as well as improved Designs for Manufacturing.

This is a hybrid role based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Essential Functions: 

• With minimal supervision, design, analyze, construct and evaluate prototypes, ensuring that all design standards and product requirements are maintained.
• Take the lead role in the mechanical design of amplifier, pedals and accessory products:
  • Ensure that all electronic and mechanical components and assemblies interface correctly.
  • Ensure that the thermal design meets fender standards
  • Ensure that all mechanical housings mate securely and meet drop test and transportation specifications
• Perform tolerance analyses on designs when required.
• Communicate with product and manufacturing team members regarding design decisions and trade-offs. Obtain appropriate input to ensure the quality of the product design.
• With minimal supervision, devise solutions to technical problems that arise in products in production. Create engineering change notices as necessary.
• Use Solidworks CAD and Simulation software to develop mechanical designs
• With minimal supervision, plan and schedule the activities necessary to complete complex long-term projects.
• As a staff member, help create and implement R&D procedures and design processes. Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers. Review the work of less experienced engineers for accuracy and quality.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• At a minimum, a BSME or equivalent is required.
• 7+ years of experience in related Electro–Mechanical design required.
• Strong task management skills
• Strong Solidworks skills, surfacing and sheet metal experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of FEA tools, Solidworks Simulation preferred
• Design, analysis and problem solving skills sufficient to design, with little supervision
• Basic understanding of electronic circuitry and PCBA standards preferred.
• Experience designing plastic and sheet metal components
• Solid understanding of woodworking tools
• Ability and willingness to work in the shop and get your hands dirty building prototypes, test samples and test fixtures.
• Musical background is a plus.  -  A strong desire for continuous process and product quality improvement

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. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. 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.