Director, Npi Project Manager

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Director, NPI Project Manager for Corona, CA to join our team.

Essential Functions:

• Drive strategic NPI Project Management initiatives for Operations, Product Development, R&D and NPI by coordinating new product introduction planning, development and execution supporting the 3-year Product Plan for both the Corona and Ensenada factories with Fender, Jackson and Gretsch.
• Participate in and review R&D products from industrialization through manufacturing.
• Lead overall Project Management for NPI KPI Metrics performance in both factories for Operations and in line with Product Plan.
• Lead Project Management for Global New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineers responsible for NPI into mass production.
• Create project timelines and budget.
• Execute according to project plan and milestones.
• Conduct Executive reporting on global NPI and risk assessment.
• Review and analyze Product costing.
• Develop New parts and materials strategy to support NPI.
• Develop 3-year NPI Strategy.
• Based on Product Roadmap, create strategy and master plan to support upcoming product launches.
• Conduct headcount and workload assessment.
• Identify new technologies and processes required to support business growth.
• Lead Global NPI best practices between factories and product transfers between sites.
• Lead cross-functional departments in operations across manufacturing sites.
• Standardize protocols and processes between factories.
• Implement best practices based on lean product development.
• #LI-DNI (No agencies or phone calls please.)

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronic or Industrial Engineering and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience as an engineering manager or any occupation as an engineering manager.
• Must have 5 years' experience with the following:
  • Engineering management in a manufacturing environment
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) process
  • Project management for KPI metrics for multiple sites
  • Leading engineers responsible for NPI into mass production
  • Product transfers between factory sites
  • Leading cross-functional departments in operations across multiple sites
  • Participating and reviewing R&D products into industrialization in manufacturing

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender, Squier, Gretsch, Jackson, EVH, Charvel and Groove Tubes, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $152,901 - $167,000 per year.