Engineering Program Specialist IV

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an Engineering Program Specialist, Project Manager, Program Manager, or relevant role in high-tech hardware and/or software development.
• Demonstrated experience working with engineering teams on allocation, distribution, and inventory management.
• Proficient in creating and managing complex spreadsheets, accounting tools, POs, and invoice tracking.
• Experiences with Agile, Teamcenter, or equivalent PLM systems.
• Extensive experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) hardware development, encompassing engagement with Contract Manufacturers (CM) or Joint-Development Manufacturer (JDM)
• Proficiency in device allocation, inventory control, and understanding build configurations to meet diverse customer needs.

Job Description

• Support NPI engineering builds by assisting in the build matrix, collaborating with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to validate part numbers for all configurations, managing demand, and prioritizing requests.
• Work closely with TPM to facilitate allocation requests, including quantity scrubbing, and maintain effective communication with all requesters.
• Ensure precise shipments and resolve logistic issues with Joint-Development Manufacturer (JDM), overcoming barriers for deliveries to unsupported countries through collaboration with Trade Operations and Legal.
• Drive and oversee distribution activities, adeptly communicate with senior management, and thrive under pressure.
• Partner closely with the Dogfooding team to ensure the library inventory across all locations reflects the latest device versions.
• Manage budget-related tasks, including initiating purchase requisitions, tracking status, and reconciling purchase order invoices in coordination with TPM/OPM and Business Operations. Support PCE for PO map out per project.
• Spearhead process improvements for engineering, TPM, OPM, Cost Engineer, PLM team