PLM / Engineering Program Specialist

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. 

We’re looking for a PLM Manager & EPS to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) & BOM Management

  • Upload Bill of Materials (BOMs) in Arena PLM software

  • Structure and own the accuracy and comprehensiveness of BOMs at the SKU-level, including device, accessories, packaging, and artwork

  • Enforce process compliance of all change orders in the PLM tool

  • Process change orders for all DRNs, ECOs, DCOs, MCOs

  • Process change orders for sustaining products

  • Release the PLM BOM to contract manufacturers and suppliers

  • Communicate BOM readiness and lock dates to contract manufacturers

  • Assist in handling status reports/communications and escalations

• Build Matrix Ownership

  • Develop and maintain SMT and FATP build matrices for Proto, EVT, and DVT builds

• Device Allocations & Distribution

  • Interface with Technical Program Managers, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Design, Analysis, NPI, Logistics, Marketing, Contract Manufacturers, Firmware, Software, and other cross-functional teams outside of Spectacles to manage project communications related to prototype device allocations and distributions

  • Escalate key issues related to allocation, distribution, storage, and security of hardware prototype devices. Present options for resolution to cross-functional teams

  • Responsible for knowing and communicating differences between material type, builds, and configurations.

  • Boards & Flexes: Manage the logistics and distribution of development boards and non-enclosure devices

  • Systems: Track system delivery schedules from the CM, ensuring that teams receive material in a timely fashion. Responsible for tracking, receiving, organizing and distributing material to the engineering team.

  • Sample parts: Responsible for requesting, tracking, receiving, organizing and distributing material to the engineering team.

  • Responsible for material used by the engineering team that may include: receiving, unpacking, entering material information into Oomnitza database, allocating and tracking.

  • Track and manage material to maintain security of Snap intellectual property.

  • Coordinate collection of hardware material for secure disposal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience as an EPS or PLM at a tech or consumer electronics company

• Approximately 25% travel, including international

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of interdisciplinary system integration of electrical, mechanical, and software components

• Experience with PLM software

• Experience driving complex programs in a fast-paced consumer electronics environment

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $142,000-$214,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$203,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $121,000-$182,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.