Technical Program Manager - Product Operations

Responsibilities: Driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre‑production builds. Production process development, documentation, optimization and validation. Development and implementation of new technologies to improve production quality, capacity and efficiency. Set standard practices and independently settle impact to design approaches and parameters for the final product. Provide direction, mentorship and resources to other engineering groups and project leaders as well as factory technicians. Act as lead engineer on a variety of projects and participate in the project planning of major sub‑projects. Perform assignments in several manufacturing engineering functions: Design for Manufacturability – Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable. Product Engineering – Work all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life, providing production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis. Process Engineering – Design and develop technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency. Failure/Data Analysis – Plan, develop and implement technically complex procedures for testing and evaluation of soon to be released products, specify tests, compile data and make recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards; use Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis with Six Sigma principles. Provide regular VP‑level communication of technical health of the program.

Key Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing. Meaningful experience in introducing products into manufacturing or large‑volume production. Excellent leadership skills, experience working in a matrix organization. New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired. Direct experience leading any of the following functional engineering teams a plus (ME, EE, TE, DFX, etc.). Experience working with International OEM partners. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%. Ability to communicate efficiently in a worldwide environment.

Education & Experience: BE / B. Tech from a premier school, MBA a plus.

Additional Requirements: Consistent track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required. Shown bottom‑line project management experience (Planning, Cost, & Delivery). Validated working experience with DFm & DFx. Required to understand and tolerate stack‑ups for assemblies and part level. Solid understanding of GD&T principles a plus. Experience in pneumatics, servomotors, PLC and PC‑based control systems a plus. JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience a plus. Equal Opportunity Statement Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.