Mechanical Engineer I

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 Mechanical Engineer I based in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design of amplifier,  pedals, pro audio and accessories working with supplied Industrial design concept through release to manufacturing. Additionally, you will ensure that designs meet Marketing requirements, as well as R&D design standards. As a Mechanical Engineer I, you will also work with other senior members of the team in  working with Manufacturing on new designs to assure manufacturability, and provide technical support on products already in production, with some direction from senior members on the team.

This is a hybrid position based in Scottsdale, AZ.

Essential Functions:

• Design, analysis, and testing of Amplifier, Pedal and Accessory products to ensure that they meet marketing and engineering requirements.
• Utilize prototoype technology to produce testable prototypes early in development.
• Host and participate in design reviews for all R&D Projects
• Work closely with other mechanical engineers, industrial designers, drafters, electrical engineers, project management, and manufacturing engineers as well as OEM engineers.
• Attend evening meetings with overseas OEM factorys if required.
• Evaluate First Article Samples
• Perform Tolerance Analysis on critical product features
• Perform Solidworks Simulation studies
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree with 0-2 years of product development experience
• 0-2 years of experience in related Electro-Mechanical design
• Strong Solidworks skills, sheet metal experience or knowledge preferred
• Some knowledge of FEA tools, Solidworks Simulation preferred
• Design, analysis and problem solving skills sufficient to design, with supervision
• Some understanding of electronic circuitry and PCBA standards preferred.
• Some understanding of designing plastic and sheet metal components
• Some 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
• An understanding of basic project management tools
• Musical background is a plus, particularly guitar and related products

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.