Ōura
EngineeringProjectSpecialist
“Engineering Project Specialist at Ōura. Skills: hardware project support, prototype operations, NPI build coordination, logistics, lab operations, supply chain operations. Coordinate day-to-day prototype operations, including shipping, receiving, storage, inventory management, distribution, re-distribution, and final disposition.. Maintain chain-of-custody controls to ensure prototype traceability, accountability, and secure handling across internal and external touchpoints.”
Industry & Context.
Identify process gaps, shipment risks, inventory discrepancies, readiness issues, and execution blockers early, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Up to 20% global travel is required for this position., San Francisco in-office work is required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of relevant experience in hardware project support, prototype operations, NPI build coordination, logistics, lab operations, supply chain operations, or related fields., Experience contributing to operational workflows, procedures, tools, or support models in a hardware development, lab, operations, or NPI environment., project and project coordination skills, including the ability to work across cross-functional initiatives and multiple stakeholders., Experience with prototype shipping, inventory control, asset tracking, chain-of-custody processes, or similar operational systems., ability to work across internal teams and external partners while driving clarity, follow-through, and accountability., Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate operational requirements into clear and actionable guidance., Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and related collaboration tools., spreadsheet capability, including the ability to build and maintain effective Excel and Google Sheets workbooks., Comfort with emerging AI tools and the ability to apply them thoughtfully to improve workflows, reporting, or team efficiency.
Nice to Have
Experience working with contract manufacturers, logistics vendors, or other external operational partners., Familiarity with privacy, security, or controlled-access requirements for pre-release hardware., Background building reporting dashboards, audit-friendly records, or scalable operating systems for physical assets or build operations., Experience supporting a newly defined role, process, or team capability as it scales., Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Smartsheet.
What You'll Do.
Coordinate day-to-day prototype operations
and final disposition.
Maintain chain-of-custody controls to ensure prototype traceability
and secure handling across internal and external touchpoints.
Support global coordination for prototype movement across origins and destinations
including logistics providers
and internal stakeholders.
Maintain inventory tracking mechanisms
and operating cadences that provide visibility into prototype location
Support NPI engineering builds by helping develop EPS tools
and operating cadences for engineering development and build execution across prototype
and validation phases.
Build and maintain practical trackers
build support templates
and coordination mechanisms that improve execution
and follow-through for engineering teams.
Coordinate build readiness and execution with engineering team and vendors
including support for build planning
material and prototype readiness
logistics coordination
and action closure around NPI builds.
Identify process gaps
inventory discrepancies
and execution blockers early
and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Provide hands-on support for in-office shipping
and prototype coordination activities as needed.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering closely with Hardware Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Pre-Production Lab staff, Contract Manufacturers, Logistics, Privacy and Security, and external partners and suppliers.; serve as a key operational partner to NPI teams; work across cross-functional initiatives and multiple stakeholders; work across internal teams and external partners
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate operational requirements into clear and actionable guidance
Process & Methodology
project coordination skills, project management tools
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