Quality Engineer

Fender•Corona, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer will uphold and enhance product quality standards across various manufacturing areas. With a focus on continuous improvement, the role involves defining quality goals, conducting audits, and implementing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, contributing to Fender's legacy of producing iconic instruments with precision and excellence.

Requirements

B/S degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or a related field of study, or the equivalent level of professional experience.
Minimum of four (4) years of manufacturing experience with background in either woodworking, industrial painting or electronics with at least three (3) years working within Quality.
Excellent verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish to ensure understanding on the shop floor and within various levels of management.
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Measuring skills and experience utilizing inspection tools to obtain accurate dimensional measurements on a variety of parts, components and raw material; calipers, micrometer, scales, digital multi-meter, hand tools, soldering equipment, electronic test equipment, heat gauge, among others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the use of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies is HIGHLY desirable.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Green Belt / Black Belt a plus

Responsibilities

Helping to define and continuously revise the quality goals of the areas of responsibility
Keeping track of the performance of the areas of responsibility and report the results to the management team and personnel involved
Ensuring that the actions required to improve the quality performance of the areas of responsibility are taken and sustained through time
Coordinating the process audits in the areas of responsibility
Documenting and reporting audits results and follow-up closure of non-conformances found
Working with marketing and R&D in the revision or definition of the quality criteria for the products produced in the areas of responsibility
Ensuring proper use of the Quality module in SAP
Working towards the execution of projects to improve yield in the areas of responsibility using the DMAIC methodology
Leading, Coaching, and participating in A3 Problem Solving projects
Additional duties as assigned