Engineering Project Coordinator III

Job Overview

North Star Staffing is 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 SupportPartner with Technical Program Managers to support hardware program executionEnsure timely delivery of hardware to cross-functional teamsTrack program milestones and support execution readiness
• Allocation & Distribution ManagementCollect hardware allocation requests from internal teamsCoordinate distribution logistics across teams and locationsMaintain accurate tracking systems for hardware allocation
• Budget & Procurement OversightSupport budget forecasting and tracking across multiple programsManage procurement workflows, including purchase order (PO) creation and trackingMonitor spending and ensure alignment with program budgets
• Logistics CoordinationCollaborate with logistics partners to expedite shipping and delivery timelinesCoordinate domestic and international vendor shipmentsResolve shipment delays and operational blockers proactively
• Cross-Functional CoordinationWork across engineering, supply chain, finance, and external vendorsManage communications across multiple time zonesMaintain 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

This Engineering Project Coordinator III role is an onsite position in Sunnyvale, CA, operating within a fast-paced hardware development environment with high cross-functional visibility.

Key skills/competency

• Hardware Development
• Project Coordination
• Logistics Management
• Procurement Processes
• Budget Tracking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Vendor Management
• Consumer Electronics
• Spreadsheet Proficiency
• Operational Execution