Engineering Project Coordinator III
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Coordinator III to support hardware development programs within a fast-paced consumer electronics environment. This role partners closely with Technical Program Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure hardware deliverables are executed on time, within budget, and aligned to product development milestones.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, operationally strong, and comfortable managing logistics, procurement, and budgeting across multiple concurrent programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Program & Hardware Support
- Partner with Technical Program Managers to support hardware program execution
- Ensure timely delivery of hardware to cross-functional teams
- Track program milestones and support execution readiness
- Allocation & Distribution Management
- Collect hardware allocation requests from internal teams
- Coordinate distribution logistics across teams and locations
- Maintain accurate tracking systems for hardware allocation
- Budget & Procurement Oversight
- Support budget forecasting and tracking across multiple programs
- Manage procurement workflows, including purchase order (PO) creation and tracking
- Monitor spending and ensure alignment with program budgets
- Logistics Coordination
- Collaborate with logistics partners to expedite shipping and delivery timelines
- Coordinate domestic and international vendor shipments
- Resolve shipment delays and operational blockers proactively
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work across engineering, supply chain, finance, and external vendors
- Manage communications across multiple time zones
- Maintain structured documentation and reporting across concurrent programs
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an Engineering Program Specialist, Project Coordinator, or similar role
- Experience supporting hardware development programs in consumer electronics
- Experience working with domestic and international vendors
- Strong proficiency in managing complex spreadsheets and tracking systems
- Experience with procurement systems and accounting tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
- Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills
Work Environment
This Engineering Project Coordinator III position is an onsite role in Sunnyvale, CA within a fast-paced, hardware development environment, offering high cross-functional visibility.
Key skills/competency
- Hardware Program Coordination
- Procurement Management
- Budget Forecasting
- Logistics Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operational Execution
- Data Management
- Spreadsheet Proficiency
- Consumer Electronics
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in hardware program coordination, procurement, and logistics using keywords from the Engineering Project Coordinator III job description.
- Showcase project coordination skills: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to manage complex projects, track budgets, and coordinate vendors effectively for engineering roles.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Anticipate questions about hardware development lifecycles, supply chain challenges, and cross-functional team management, showcasing your problem-solving approach.
- Network effectively: Connect with current and former North Star Staffing employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and potentially secure internal referrals for Engineering Project Coordinator III roles.
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