ENGINEERING PROJECT SPECIALIST

Mountain View, CAProgram Management /Full-Time /On-siteAbout us:Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. Role Overview:Engineering Project Specialists play a critical role in supporting new hardware product development by creating and maintaining BOMs and managing material procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for materials readiness availability and visibility. This position will be supporting the hardware EPM group and the technical programs related to Aeva's next-generation LiDAR development.What you'll be doing:Responsible for processing engineering change orders (ECOs) and related BOM management activitiesOverseeing component material availability to ensure we are clear to build (CTB) for all builds Leading contract manufacturing (CM) teams that drive factory data and accuracyAssisting in material availability status reports/communications and escalations when neededCreating/processing NPI related ECO's and sustaining ECO's that affect part changes throughout the lifecycle of the productsGenerating purchase requisitions, communicating with contract manufacturing finance teams, and conducting invoice reviewSupervising material logistics for new product development buildsWorking on multiple projects simultaneouslyWhat you'll have:BA/BS degree and 3 years experience in Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or OperationsExperience running, organizing, and maintaining large quantities of dataProficient in MS Excel and/or Mac OS Numbers Experience with PLM toolsAble to execute multiple project timelines related to suppliers' on-time delivery performance throughout the development cycleExperience in new product introduction (NPI) materials planning and sustaining ECOs that affect part changes throughout the lifecycle of the productsUnderstand bill of material (BOM) structure and change control conceptsFamiliarity with hardware development and manufacturing processes with contract manufacturers (CMs)Experience working with overseas/Asia-based suppliersAssisting in material availability status reports/communications and escalations when neededGenerating purchase requisitions, communicating with contract manufacturing finance teams, and conducting invoice review$132,000 - $179,000 a yearSalary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.