OpenAI

Engineering Program Specialist

OpenAI

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $285,000 - $355,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), logistics, and supply chain processes to support production readiness and program timelines
  • Create, manage, and structure complex Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Generate and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturer Change Orders (MCOs)
  • Resolve supply chain logistics issues, track part deliveries, and manage allocations
  • Ensure production material readiness (“Clear-to-Build") to meet program milestones
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Global Commodity Managers, and external partners to maintain quality, compliance, and readiness across the product lifecycle
  • Maintain part numbers, Approved Manufacturer’s Lists (AMLs), and ensure compliance with safety/security requirements
  • Drive logistical and configuration management aspects of new product development and manufacturing

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of configuration management and BOM structuring, particularly for hardware products
  • 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) program management with a focus on procurement, logistics, and supplier management
  • Experience creating, managing, and structuring complex Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Experience generating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturer Change Orders (MCOs)
  • Ability to resolve supply chain logistics issues, track part deliveries, and manage allocations
  • Experience ensuring production material readiness (“Clear-to-Build") to meet program milestones
  • Experience collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Global Commodity Managers, and cross-functional engineering/operations teams
  • Experience maintaining part numbers, Approved Manufacturer’s Lists (AMLs), and ensuring compliance with safety/security requirements
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to identify/resolve supply chain or logistics constraints
  • Understanding of engineering workflows, product development processes, and budget management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for global teams and stakeholders
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with other tools supporting program operations