Quality Inspector & Instrument Playability Trainer

Fender; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Equipment purchase program

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking an Inspector / Trainer to inspect finished guitars and components, evaluate playability, and train manufacturing staff on quality standards. You will document findings, support root-cause analyses, and help implement corrective actions to prevent defects.

The role requires playing guitar or bass, strong attention to detail, and experience with quality data systems like Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of quality inspection experience in manufacturing; experience with wood products, paint/finishing, musical instruments, or electronics preferred.
• Ability to play guitar and/or bass is required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality criteria.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Previous experience training, coaching, or providing technical guidance to production employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished guitars, basses, components, and manufacturing processes according to Fender Quality Engineering criteria and standards.
• Evaluate instruments for cosmetic, dimensional, functional, setup, and playability requirements before final acceptance.
• Play and evaluate guitars and basses to identify functional and playability concerns.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality data using Excel and SAP.
• Support Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, and NPI with process changes and new product introductions.
• Train employees on quality standards, inspection methods, defect recognition, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide coaching to production staff to reinforce consistent quality practices.
• Participate in plant quality-improvement initiatives and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Quality inspection

Play guitar/bass

Read drawings/specs

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Training/coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inspection tools

SAP

Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking an Inspector / Trainer to inspect finished guitars and components, evaluate playability, and train manufacturing staff on quality standards. You will document findings, support root-cause analyses, and help implement corrective actions to prevent defects.

The role requires playing guitar or bass, strong attention to detail, and experience with quality data systems like Excel and SAP.