R&D Project Coordinator

Company: Fender Musical Instruments
Location: Corona
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Within Fender Musical Instrument Corporation's ("FMIC") global Engineering / R&D team, we are focused on delivering 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 R&D Project Coordinator 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 R&D Project Coordinator will logistically support the R&D department with documentation, archiving, project tracking, and inventory. This individual will interface between R&D and other departments in Fender's Operations & Manufacturing organization, as well as execute additional action items both inside and outside of the R&D department.

About the Job:

• Create and set up project folders in LiveLink
• Perform Document Control duties (post, release, and distribute product specifications, drawings and other documents)
• Perform SAP inventory transactions
• Update Workfront tasks
• Monitor Workfront tasks for management
• Coordinate transfer of materials and instruments between R&D, Photography and Product Development utilizing SAP for inventory control
• Coordinate First Article Inspection reports with engineering staff using LiveLink
• Pull parts and assemble into kits for R&D prototype builds
• Physically move parts and instruments throughout the factory when needed
• Work with department personnel and supervisors to determine material status
• Track physical inventory within the department
• Assist in regularly scheduled inventory audits
• Responsible for department shipping/receiving

What You Need:

• Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative/support role
• Any additional musical background is a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office, SAP, LiveLink and Workfront
• Familiarity with FMIC products

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.

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