Mechanical Engineer

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is searching for a Mechanical Engineer based in Ensenada, Mexico to design and develop amplifier, pedal, and accessory products.

Requirements

• Design, analysis, 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
• 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
• Design, analysis and problem solving skills sufficient to design, with some supervision
• Basic understanding of electronic circuitry and PCBA standards
• 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
• Good technical and non-technical communication skills
• Basic project planning skills
• Musical background is a plus, particularly guitar and related products