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Electrical Hardware Engineering Program SpecialistDormont Manufacturing Company • Palo Alto, California, United States
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Electrical Hardware Engineering Program Specialist

Dormont Manufacturing Company
  • US
    Palo Alto, California, United States
  • US
    Palo Alto, California, United States
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About

About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a proactive Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) to drive our Electronic Control Unit (ECU) new product development efforts across the supply chain. You will be working directly with electrical and mechanical component suppliers and PCBA contract manufacturers to enable time‑sensitive, critical‑path development builds. You will be directly responsible for material readiness/clear‑to‑build summaries and reports that will be used by engineering and purchasing stakeholders to assess build status and risks to meet ECU delivery requirements. You will also be responsible for Electrical Hardware organization budget roll‑up and invoice tracking across all R&D activities, including CapEx and OpEx, beyond the NPI materials scope.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders – Technical Program Managers, Product Launch Engineering, Eng Operations Program Managers, Purchasing Managers, and Design/Component Engineering team members – to manage electrical and mechanical component BOM readiness and procurement activities.
Develop, issue and track Purchase Orders and Invoices for NPI materials.
Communicate directly with PCBA contract manufacturers to monitor material readiness and manage delivery schedules for ECUs.
Drive mitigation strategies with component/PCB suppliers and distributors when required to recover build schedules.
Create reports to keep the cross‑functional teams and engineering leadership up‑to‑date on material readiness status, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies and help needed.
Partner with Technical Program Managers and Eng Operations Program Managers on material readiness process improvements.
Coordinate across engineering leads within the Electrical Hardware organization for overall budget development and track invoice status against budget envelope.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects while effectively prioritizing competing demands.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant industry experience in procurement, logistics, and vendor management.
BA/BS degree preferred.
Direct experience with custom PCBA BOM procurement and management.
Direct experience with vendor management and logistics.
Direct experience with organizational budget management.
Total Rewards Total compensation packages for full‑time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.
Compensation $132.1K – $165.1K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.
Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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  • Palo Alto, California, United States

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