Justin Becerra
Corona,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in precision inspection, troubleshooting, and product validation at Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Skilled in using advanced measurement and diagnostic tools to ensure adherence to engineering specifications. Gold-certified through Fender Academy with deep expertise in Fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, and accessories. Proven ability to monitor defect trends, support process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally to uphold the highest quality standards. Lifelong musician and guitar technician, leveraging strong tonal and mechanical knowledge to align product performance with player expectations. Committed to continuous learning and quality excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector
Fender
Corona, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Perform detailed inspections on incoming guitar parts, assemblies, and hardware to verify compliance with R&D drawings, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards.
- Utilize precision measurement tools—including calipers, feeler gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, and radius gauges—to confirm part accuracy and fit.
- Troubleshoot mechanical assemblies and electronic components with multimeters and diagnostic equipment to verify functionality.
- Document nonconforming parts and analyze defect trends to support supplier and manufacturing quality improvements.
- Collaborate with procurement and other departments to resolve quality issues prior to production release.
- Assess packaging and shipping methods to minimize in-transit damage and maintain product integrity.
- Maintain comprehensive inspection records to ensure traceability and facilitate process improvements.
Tune Tester
Fender
San Bernardino, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Validated final product quality for electric guitars, basses, and acoustic instruments, ensuring compliance with Fender’s tonal, mechanical, and cosmetic standards.
- Conducted functional tests assessing intonation accuracy, neck relief, action height, pickup balance, and electronic signal integrity.
- Diagnosed and corrected performance deviations using precision tools to optimize playability and reliability.
- Stayed up-to-date with new Fender models, electronic systems, and mechanical features to accurately evaluate instrument performance.
- Monitored functional issues and recurring trends to support quality consistency and process enhancements.
- Leveraged extensive product knowledge and musical expertise to evaluate tonal quality from a player’s perspective, ensuring instruments met Fender’s performance expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Corona, CA06-2022
Skills
Technical Skills
- Precision measurement tools: calipers, feeler gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, radius gauges, multimeters
- Troubleshooting mechanical assemblies and electronic components, including continuity testing and functional diagnostics
- Quality control processes, defect tracking, and trend analysis
Industry Knowledge
- Fender Academy Gold Certification: Advanced training in Fender product design, specifications, and quality standards
- Extensive knowledge of Fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, pedals, and accessories
- Expert in guitar setup, adjustment, and repair for electric, acoustic, and bass instruments
Professional Skills
- Strong organizational skills and accurate documentation of inspection results using applications such as Excel
- Effective communication with procurement, R&D, and production teams
- Continuous learner, staying current with new Fender models, features, and production methods
Timeline
Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector
Fender
08.2024 - Current
Tune Tester
Fender
06.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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