NPI Coordinator
Core
Coordinate end-to-end build validation for new guitar prototypes across production departments including milling, painting, and assembly.
Role type
New Product Introduction (NPI) Coordinator
Builds
New guitar body, neck, and sub-assembly prototypes
Domain
Musical instrument manufacturing
Required skills
Build coordination, BOM accuracy verification, process validation, DFM recommendations, work instruction creation, operator training, data collection and summarization, cross-functional communication
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing principles, SAP experience
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Coordinate MPR, pilot, and pre-production builds across all production departments; Run and validate new body, neck, and electronics through each department; Maintain a single build tracker for NPI units; Lead daily check-ins with department leads; Confirm BOM accuracy and material availability; Coordinate first-article parts and process capability data; Create and update work instructions and spec sheets; Train operators on new models; Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
