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, and track program milestones and support execution readiness.
- Allocation & Distribution Management: Collect hardware allocation requests from internal teams, coordinate distribution logistics across teams and locations, and 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, and 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, and 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, and 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.
Core Competencies
- Hardware Program Coordination
- Procurement & Purchase Order Management
- Budget Forecasting & Tracking
- Logistics & Distribution Management
- Vendor Coordination (Domestic & International)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operational Execution
- Data & Spreadsheet Management
Work Environment
- Onsite role in Sunnyvale, CA.
- Fast-paced, hardware development environment.
- High cross-functional visibility.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Hardware Development Support
- Logistics Management
- Procurement
- Budget Tracking
- Vendor Management
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Spreadsheet Management
- Operational Excellence
- Program Management
- Consumer Electronics Industry
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 to understand their staffing approach and client focus.
- Tailor your resume for project coordination: Highlight your 5+ years of experience in engineering project coordination, specifically detailing hardware development and consumer electronics expertise. Use keywords like 'procurement,' 'logistics,' and 'cross-functional collaboration.'
- Showcase your operational strength: Prepare to discuss specific examples of managing complex spreadsheets, procurement systems, and accounting tools, demonstrating your detail-orientation and ability to handle multiple programs.
- Prepare for a skills-based interview: Expect questions on your experience with vendor management, budget forecasting, and resolving shipment delays. Be ready to articulate your problem-solving process and communication strategies.
- Emphasize cross-functional communication: Since this role involves extensive coordination, practice articulating how you manage communications across various departments and time zones effectively.
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