**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 general cultural symbol.
We are seeking a quality engineer** **to join our team in Ensenada, Mexico**. **In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the parts and products produced at Fender Ensenada meets all customer expectations; Quality expert and hands-on position that quickly and effectively act when non-conformances are found.
**Essential Functions**:
- Collaborate with Engineering, R&D; and Quality team to determine critical features to the product. Make recommendations to modify parts specifications and tolerances as necessary.
- Participate in PFMEA definition with manufacturing, engineering, and continuous improvement teams.
- Statistical analysis for process and product (Pareto, histograms, DOE, trend charts)
- Executes the development, implementation, and improvement of the appropriate Quality Management Systems throughout the operation, providing advanced quality planning support in developing and launching new products, processes, and services.




- Analyzes organizational quality metrics and performs periodic reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close gaps at an operational level.
- Contributes to designing and implementing quality assurance training programs and conducts quality-related training topics.
- Coordinate activities of process auditors and inspectors.
- Receive and follow up 3rd part audits for regulatory certifications (TUV, CCC, CSA, NEMKO)
- Lead corrective and preventive action plans with the manufacturing and engineering team.
- Follow up to customers' complaints.
- Create inspection plans for components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
- First article inspection reports for new parts.
- Additional duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**:
- Required: BS degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- 1 to 3 years in the maquiladora industry as a quality engineer.
- FMEAs, control plans, statistical tools, SPC, PDCA, 8D's methodology, 5S's.
- Experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Desirable Six Sigma projects, Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Desirable project management knowledge.
- 90% Bilingual English/Spanish.
**About Fender Musical Instruments**:

📌 Quality Engineer (Ensenada)
🏢 Fender
📍 Ensenada