Engineering Project Specialist IV

Post Date

Apr 23, 2024

Location

Sunnyvale,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94089
US
Jul 13, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

SJC-699374

Pay Rate

$44 - $66 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Engineering Project Coordinator/Specialist to work at one of the largest social networking companies. This person will be help coordinate and administer all engineering project activities, targeting a successful execution of the project. Responsibilities include coordination and tracking of activities and ordering/tracking hardware components to ensure that the needs of the Technical Program Manager and engineering teams are met through the complete cycle. This position will act as the right-hand man to the Technical Program Manager and assist with coordination of programs to ease the workload. To be successful in this role, this person needs to be proactive and self-motivated to adapt to the company's dynamic environment.



**Primary Responsibilities**





*Design and Release*:



* Partner with Technical Program Managers in driving product development milestones, like the OK2FAB cross-functional sign-off process.

* Coordinate with Product Life Management (PLM) team and Engineering to create and handle Bill of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and release design and drawings documentation for the Electrical Engineering (EE) team.

* Create Purchase Requisitions, maintain invoice tracking and Goods Receipts against spend and forecast budget.

* Assist with third-party contractors - adding vendors to system, onboarding steps.



**Build and Allocations:**



* Communicate with vendors regarding PO/invoice, material requirement, and delivery schedule.

* Support Build Matrix (BM) for Engineering builds, primarily (but not limited to) the followings:

* "left half" of BM - listing key BOM components, adding part numbers, adding expected configs/suppliers for each component (TPM to own the "right half" - defining and maintaining the actual configs for the build)

* Work with team to gather allocations requests for the build, and their split across all configs of the BM

* Support Local SMT and Prototype builds:

* Work with engineers & vendors to manage day-to-day build activities

* Document & communicate local build progress

* Travel to support proto builds at contract manufacturer local and overseas, as needed (after WFH restrictions end)

* Attend conference calls with our Asia-based engineering teams and manufacturing partners

* Review Clear-To-Build (CTB) reports, resolve material shortage issues and follow up with GSM, TPM, and Engineering teams.

* Create, handle, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Manufacturer Change Orders (MCO), and Deviations Work on multiple projects simultaneously.

* Work with CM on shipment schedule from factory and track shipments. Assist our logistics team with home delivery address collection and peer-to-peer transfer requests

* Manage prototype hardware inventory and internal device distribution

* Work with security team to recover any lost or recalled prototype hardware

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

* 2+ years experience as an Engineering Project Coordinator in consumer electronics environment.

* Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) hardware development and collaboration with contract manufacturers in Asia.

* Experience in creating and tracking BOM (Bill of Materials) and Build Matrix by working with Engineering, TPMs and PLM team to complete design releases and CTB (Clear-To-Build) tracking.

* Excellent cross-functional communication skills across time-zones and management of shifting priorities.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* 5+ years experience as an Engineering Project Coordinator in consumer electronics environment.

* BS in engineering, science, physics, or equivalent experience are preferred.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.