Engineer-Level 1
| Company | Taylor Guitars |
| Location | El Cajon , CA |
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
| Posted | 10-26-2009 |
Job Description
Taylor Guitars is a manufacturer of premium, high end quality guitars. Founded in 1974, we have grown to over 400 employees, and produce nearly 400 guitars per day, distributed to dealers and distributors around the world. San Diego residents are pleasantly surprised when they discover that a highly regarded and rapidly expanding guitar company exists right here in the San Diego area. Our factory is toured daily by Taylor fans visiting from all over the world.
We are seeking a full-time Engineer-Level 1 to design guitar concepts and associated tooling and programs in accordance with our Product Development Department. Additionally the ideal candidate would have extensive experience operating CNC machinery including familiarity with guitar parts and functions.
Primary responsibilities include:
•Designs new and modifies existing tools and fixtures used in production
•Creates and studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
•Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to specifications
•Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of programming of design part
•Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly
•Tests designed parts for fit and functionality
•Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated
•Programs, sets up and operates machine to make prototype samples
•Follows up designs with detailed documentation
•Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
•Knowledge of MasterCam 3D Modeling Software
•Knowledge and fluency with Solidworks 3D Modeling software
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications
•Knowledge of general protocol and procedure pertaining to their area
•Skill of planning and prioritizing work activities
•Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
•Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness
•Ability to comprehend and apply principles of geometry, advanced calculus, modern algebra
•Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems
•Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
•Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
•Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment
Estimated Salary: $45,000 – $48,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
11 holidays per year
Sick leave, vacation accrual
401(k) plan
We are seeking a full-time Engineer-Level 1 to design guitar concepts and associated tooling and programs in accordance with our Product Development Department. Additionally the ideal candidate would have extensive experience operating CNC machinery including familiarity with guitar parts and functions.
Primary responsibilities include:
•Designs new and modifies existing tools and fixtures used in production
•Creates and studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
•Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to specifications
•Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of programming of design part
•Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly
•Tests designed parts for fit and functionality
•Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated
•Programs, sets up and operates machine to make prototype samples
•Follows up designs with detailed documentation
•Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
•Knowledge of MasterCam 3D Modeling Software
•Knowledge and fluency with Solidworks 3D Modeling software
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications
•Knowledge of general protocol and procedure pertaining to their area
•Skill of planning and prioritizing work activities
•Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
•Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness
•Ability to comprehend and apply principles of geometry, advanced calculus, modern algebra
•Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems
•Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
•Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
•Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment
Estimated Salary: $45,000 – $48,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
11 holidays per year
Sick leave, vacation accrual
401(k) plan
How to Apply
Please send your resume to:
Human Resources
Taylor Guitars
1980 Gillespie Way
El Cajon, CA 92020-1096
Email: jobs@taylorguitars.com
Fax: (619) 258-4345
Human Resources
Taylor Guitars
1980 Gillespie Way
El Cajon, CA 92020-1096
Email: jobs@taylorguitars.com
Fax: (619) 258-4345
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