Fender Musical Instruments Corporation · 1 day ago
Supplier Development Engineer II
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
7+ years expFender Musical Instruments Corporation is a leading musical instrument manufacturer with a global presence. They are seeking a Supplier Development Engineer II to enhance supplier performance and support new product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
MusicElectronicsManufacturingMusical InstrumentsMusic Streaming
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure assigned suppliers support new product launches and business growth objectives
Develop and improve the strategic supplier base and supply chain in alignment with Sourcing leadership
Provide advanced engineering guidance regarding new technologies, materials, processes, and supplier alternatives
Analyze supplier capacity and process capabilities to support sourcing decisions for new projects
Create, organize, and classify new part numbers by family to define project priorities
Propose qualification methods for projects in alignment with Quality and Engineering teams
Measure and communicate project progress based on SKUs, annual volume, and spend; deliver weekly/monthly updates to stakeholders
Manage suppliers to improve production output, increase productivity, and eliminate bottlenecks using constraint management and throughput optimization
Identify opportunities for supplier performance improvement by analyzing delivery and service data
Develop Supplier Improvement Programs for low-performing suppliers, defining corrective actions and conducting follow-up meetings
Support suppliers on proposed scheduling or setup changes to meet production needs efficiently
Recommend new molds or tooling when additional capacity is required
Review supplier manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)
Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects
Conduct factory tours to evaluate process flow, identify risks, and perform FMEA-based risk assessments
Audit plating processes and plastic injection processes; define control plans and Poka-yoke solutions to prevent defects and escapes
Train suppliers on core quality tools such as Pareto, Fishbone, and 5 Whys
Up to 50% travel within the U.S. on a biweekly basis
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
7 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience as a supply chain quality engineer or similar supplier quality role
Experience developing and managing strategic supplier bases
Experience working in a manufacturing plant operations environment
Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP
Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles in manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001:2015
Experience in sourcing and supply chain management
Experience auditing plating processes and/or plastic injected parts
Ability to adhere to all factory safety procedures, rules, and regulations at all times, including wearing required PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, hair nets, paint suits, masks, respirators, and protective footwear
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401(k)
Paid time off
Equipment purchase program
Company
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Since 1946, Fender has revolutionized music and culture as one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40M2025-09-25Debt Financing· $40M
2020-01-27Acquired
2013-01-18Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Andrew Mooney
CEO
Jim Lambert
Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Talent Officer
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