Engineering Project Specialist

Facebook; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Engineering Program Specialist III to support NPI engineering builds in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves managing logistics, budgets, and distribution for program responsibilities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel. This is a contract position with a focus on collaboration and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Program Specialist or related role.
• Demonstrated experience working with engineering teams on inventory management.
• Proficient in managing complex spreadsheets and accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution activities and manage shipment logistics.
• Collaborate on budget-related tasks and purchase requisition coordination.
• Support engineering builds and manage demand for product lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Logistics and distribution experience

Excel proficiency

Project management experience

Experience with Agile, Teamcenter

Job description

This range is provided by Facebook. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $55.00/hr

About the Role: Meta, Engineering Project Specialist III - Sunnyvale CA

The Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) team at Meta's Reality Labs plays a pivotal role in driving the development of cutting‑edge, world‑class products for the Metaverse. As EPS III, you will hold a position within the Technical Program Management organization, overseeing the efficient execution of key program responsibilities. Your extensive range of duties encompasses build matrix support, distribution coordination, logistics management, PO and support PO mapping/budget tracking, as well as vendor onboarding. Thriving in dynamic and fast‑paced environments, you exemplify a can‑do attitude and possess exceptional communication skills. With the capability to handle multiple concurrent programs seamlessly, you demonstrate adaptability and deliver optimal productivity. This is a contract position based at our offices in Sunnyvale, CA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Very good communication written/verbal
• Logistics and distribution experience
• Fluent within Excel
• 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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering

Industries

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Technology, Information and Media

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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