Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
As an Engineering Program Coordinator, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of hardware products by coordinating NPI builds, managing logistics, and ensuring engineering documentation and assets are accurate, complete, and delivered on time. You are a customer-focused organizer who thrives in fast-paced environments, manages rapid changes gracefully, and sweats the details. You will work closely with engineers across all disciplines, Program Managers in engineering and operations, Product Lifecycle Analysts, Finance, and domestic and overseas suppliers and partners.
You Will
- Drive cross functional teams to deliver Engineering Change Orders (ECO) in time to support approval deadlines
- Coordinate OK2 (readiness checklist) reviews and approval activities
- Manage part numbers and complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) with engineering teams
- Oversee material allocations, schedules, and logistics with manufacturers
- Plan NPI hardware allocations across multiple engineering sites
- Manage local suppliers, materials, and purchase orders for quick-turn board builds
- Partner with Program Managers and Finance on development build budgets, purchase requisitions, and invoice reconciliation
- Ship, receive, track, and distribute prototype units; manage prototype inventory across engineering sites
- Schedule executive reviews and present program findings to stakeholders
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate status and key updates to program managers and leads
- Develop, document, improve, and present team processes to enable our best work
- Ensure compliance with relevant security, safety, and product requirements
You Have
- 3+ years of industry experience in NPI program management, consumer electronics, or a similar coordination role - or equivalent practical experience
- Working knowledge of configuration management principles, including ECO workflows and BOM structuring
- Proficiency with complex spreadsheets, including creating and using formulas and functions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to cross-functional and executive audiences
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes
- Availability to support off-hours needs as required by program schedules
- Ability to work across time zones (Pacific Time and China Time) and travel internationally as needed
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Background in finance, operations, or program management
- Experience with R&D finance and budget reconciliation
We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$122,900—$184,300 USD
Zone B:
$114,200—$171,400 USD
Zone C:
$108,200—$162,200 USD
Zone D:
$98,300—$147,500 USD
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
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