Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Gibson Brands Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Brands Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to enhance safety, drive process improvements, and increase production capacity in the Gibson Custom Shop. You will transfer prototype designs into production, optimize guitar manufacturing workflows, and develop build criteria for historic and new products.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM, CNC, and project-management skills, with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced guitar-making environment.

Qualifications

• Formal Engineering Studies, at Associate or bachelor’s level (preferred).
• Graduate of a Luthier program and 5 years of guitar building experience.
• CAD/CAM knowledge (3 years) and 3D modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, fixturing, CNC programs, and automated solutions to transfer prototype product designs into production.
• Identify and implement improvement activities related to guitar manufacturing.
• Develop and document product specifications and build criteria for Historic and New product.
• Build prototypes and master parts for new products and product improvement.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for quality and production issues.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC and other automated machinery.
• Develop documentation and provide operator training for CNC and automated machinery.

Skills

Guitar design knowledge

CAD/CAM skills

CNC mills & routers

G-code reading/writing

Teamwork and project management

Written and oral communication

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering

Guitar luthier program graduate

3D modeling experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software (Fusion/Mastercam)

Job description

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Regular Full Time Nashville, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3027

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will utilize their combined knowledge of guitar building, wood manufacturing, and best practices Engineering to improve safety, drive process, product, and quality improvements, reduce delivery time, and increase production capacity in the Gibson Custom Shop.

Essential Functions

The primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop processes, fixturing, CNC programs, and automated solutions to transfer prototype product designs into production.
• Identify and implement improvement activities related to guitar manufacturing.
• Develop and Document product specifications and build criteria for Historic and New product.
• Build prototypes and master parts for new products and product improvement.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for quality and production issues.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC and other automated machinery
• Develop documentation and provide operator training for CNC and automated machinery.
• Perform other tasks within their area of expertise, as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of the musical, mathematical, and structural components of guitar design.
• Computer and CAD/CAM skills
• Familiar with CNC mills and routers, PLEK stations, and other automated equipment
• High level of self-motivation
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
• Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
• Teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team

Required Education and Experience

• Formal Engineering Studies, at Associate or bachelor’s level (preferred).
• Graduate of Luthier Program and 5 years of guitar building experience.
• CAD/CAM knowledge (3 years)
• 3d Modeling experience
• Ability to read/write G-code
• Autodesk Fusion and/or Mastercam experience (preferred)
• CNC Mill and Router Experience (3 years)
• Fadal and Haas experience (preferred)
• 5-Axis experience (bonus)
• Project Management and Leadership experience desirable.
• CI Studies and experience desirable.
• Proficiency in MS word, excel and power point.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
• Clear and logical thinker
• Relish working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment