Director, Advanced Manufacturing

Company: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Location: Corona
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Within--Fender Musical Instrument Corporation's--("FMIC") global--Operations--team, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards.--Our mission is--to support and enable the makers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression. We are currently searching for an exceptional Director, Advanced Manufacturing to join our team in Corona, CA. An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally. The Director, Advanced Manufacturing will drive strategic Automation and New Finishes Development in support for Operations, Product Development, R&D and NPI by coordinating new technology planning, development and execution that supports the 3-year Product Plan and both Corona and Ensenada factory productivity. Additionally, this position will lead best practices and standardization efforts. About the Job:

• Map out and drive strategic work to lead collaboration efforts with Product Development, R&D and Operations to develop and maintain a 3-year Technology Roadmap that mirrors the Product Roadmap
• Integrates future product specifications and manufacturing system requirements based on operational goals and constraints
• Actively explores manufacturing technologies, targets and executes technology adoption projects that enable the factory to reach productivity targets during new product introduction phases
• Liaise with factory functions, R&D, and Product Development to facilitate future restricted new product creation and prototyping
• Leads, tracks and reports on new finishes development on Corona USA and Ensenada MX factories
• Key point of contact for day-to-day automation and future factory technology status, project development and execution
• Plan and execute inter-factory technology standardization and automation deployment
• Explore opportunities for factory core process improvements for all FMIC product lines operating in FMIC-owned factories What You Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred
  • Demonstrated results in automation projects execution in a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years in a similar role
  • Knowledgeable about automotive paint finishing formulations and systems, and wood management
  • Working knowledge of Safety and Environmental regulation, and Lean MFG principles
  • Guitar/bass player preferable, with intrinsic knowledge of guitars and related products
  • Knowledge of the FENDER brand and its products and history
  • Excellent telephone/email communication and customer service skills
  • Working knowledge of SAP 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.-- Are you legally authorized to work in the country you are applying? --*
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