Staff Engineer - Corona - Fender

    Fender
    Fender Corona

    6 days ago

    $210,000 - $320,000 (USD) per year *
    Description
    Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globeFender 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 Staff Engineer to support the advancement, automation, and sustaining of Finishing Production Systems across paint application, intermediate sanding, advanced curing systems, and polishing operations. This role partners closely with Operations, New Product Introduction, R&D, and external automation vendors to translate manual processes into technical requirements, develop optimized production systems, and ensure seamless handoff to operations. The engineer will also sustain daily Finishing value stream execution, quality controls, and continuous improvement activities.
    Essential Functions:
    • Partner with Operations and technology vendors to translate manual Finishing processes into technical system requirements.
    • Identify automation and technology incorporation opportunities to advance production capabilities and capacity.
    • Capture and correlate operational requirements to system design requirements, ensuring alignment with production KPIs.
    • Provide project management and cross-functional communication between automation partners and Fender teams to ensure disciplined development, design, and testing of automated systems.
    • Apply process development and capability tools such as process characterization, QFD, FAST analysis, and optimization methodologies.
    • Lead sustaining engineering activities for Finishing Systems, including ownership of the Paint Value Stream Map and Material Review Board for non-conforming product.
    • Execute daily containment activities using PDCA methodology and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to maintain process controls.
    • Define Design Verification Test (DVT) plans for advanced production systems.
    • Develop and maintain PFMEA for finishing processes and systems.
    • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8-step) to address systemic or chronic quality issues.
    • Benchmark and sustain awareness of cross-industry technologies relevant to finishing and automation.
    • Research, test, and document emerging manufacturing, inspection, and prototyping tools to support technology roadmapping.
    • Collaborate with New Product Introduction (NPI), R&D, and Product Development to align manufacturing technology roadmap with new product plans.
    • Additional duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    Must possess 4 years of experience with:
    • PLC programming using Rockwell Automation platforms, including Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Function Block Diagrams.
    • HMI development using FactoryTalk View Studio ME.
    • Conducting Design of Experiments (DOE) within the DMAIC framework to optimize manufacturing processes.
    • Installation, implementation, operation, and control of industrial instrumentation and automation systems.
    • Applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies such as PDCA to improve quality and operational efficiency.
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field.
    • 4 years of experience in robotics and automation engineering.
    • Experience with PLC programming using Rockwell Automation platforms, including Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Function Block Diagrams.
    • Experience developing HMI systems using FactoryTalk View Studio ME.
    • Experience conducting Design of Experiments (DOE) within the DMAIC framework to optimize manufacturing processes.
    • Experience with installation, implementation, operation, and control of industrial instrumentation and automation systems.
    • Experience applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies such as PDCA to improve quality and operational efficiency.
    • Experience performing PFMEA to identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing or service processes.
    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, Gretsch, Jackson, EVH, Charvel and Groove Tubes, among others. For more information, visit 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.
    Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $109,470 per year.
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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