✨ AI Summary
The Principal Engineering Support Assistant provides crucial project and operational support to engineering teams. Key responsibilities include assisting engineers and project managers with daily project activities, maintaining project documentation, and managing logistics such as internal support requests, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs). The role also involves managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), component inventory, submitting Purchase Requisitions (PRs), tracking Purchase Orders (POs), and coordinating manufacturing prototype builds and product qualification requests. The candidate will also be responsible for creating and maintaining new component part numbers and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including PCB Design, Test Engineering, Compliance, and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and is passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement. Applied AI literacy is a key requirement for integrating AI tools into workflows.
Requirements
Requires a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, along with relevant work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) is essential. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, learn quickly, manage time effectively in a dynamic environment, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines. Applied AI literacy, including prompt crafting and output validation, is also required, along with adaptability and a continuous learning mindset.
Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Work closely with engineers and project managers to support daily project activities.
- Execute tasks assigned by the project manager in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain project documentation and coordinate logistics activities, including internal support requests, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs).
- Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component inventory records.
- Submit Purchase Requisitions (PRs), track Purchase Orders (POs), and support project coordination activities.
- Coordinate manufacturing prototype builds and product qualification requests.
- Create and maintain new component part numbers; experience with electronic component attributes is an advantage.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including PCB Design, Test Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders as required by project needs.
- Foster strong teamwork and maintain effective communication across R&D and manufacturing organizations.
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You can manage multiple priorities effectively, work independently, and collaborate seamlessly within a team. You are passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results while meeting project deadlines.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, with relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines.
- Applied AI literacy, including the ability to craft effective prompts, validate AI-generated outputs, and integrate AI tools into daily workflows while adhering to quality and data privacy requirements.
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace evolving priorities, processes, and technologies with a continuous learning mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a project coordination, engineering support, or operations support role.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Oracle systems.
- Experience supporting engineering development, manufacturing, or new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Familiarity with electronic components, BOM management, and engineering change processes (ECO/MCO).