Engineering Program Specialist

OpenAI

full-time

Posted on: 9/7/2025

Location: California • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $285,000 - $355,000 per year

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

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