Engineering Project Specialist (EPS)

Apple • Cupertino, CA

71d

About The Position

The iPhone Engineering Program Management team is looking for a resourceful, energetic Engineering Project Specialist (EPS) to handle program logistics, materials, finances, and security. The EPS must have an understanding of complex Bills of Materials and documentation experience. The Enclosure EPS must be able to prioritize issues and track the details, be a strong organizer, and be a self-motivated driver, ready to work with the Engineering Project Management and engineering cross-functional teams to take care of the risks associated with each engineering program build.

Requirements

• Knowledge of configuration management and experience in BOM structuring (preferably for hardware products).
• Experience with PLM tools.
• Ability to influence, effectively communicate and drive deadlines with vendors (either CM or part vendors).
• Able to quickly learn new software, and stay up-to-date with internal tools.
• Ability to react to re-set and changes in a very dynamic and time-sensitive environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Combination of organizational, time/task management, and detail-oriented skills when working on multiple projects.
• Strong and effective communication (written and verbal); able to work in a dynamic, large cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product designers (PD) and engineering project manager (EPM) to create, structure and release Bill of Materials for development builds, including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents.
• Manage material drive with upstream and downstream vendors to ensure materials arrive on time; including daily communication on changes to ensure clear visibility of materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan for both overseas and local builds.
• Manage Purchase-to-Pay activities including the creation of purchase requisitions, maintain invoice tracking, create/maintain purchase order log/tracker, and provide approval for general receipts for small parts.
• Partner with PD EPM to manage small parts budget and maintain budget accuracy.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities.
• May require international travel.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees