Global Manager, Reliability & QA for R&D

Apple Inc.; Cork; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Manager for Reliability Testing & Quality Assurance in R&D. You will lead two technical teams—reliability testing and quality assurance—driving strategy and hands-on execution across global prototyping programs.

The role is based at Apple’s EMEIA Cork HQ with occasional international travel, requiring strong leadership, collaboration across continents, and a passion for quality in fast-paced innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality engineering or related field with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Experience in product reliability testing, planning, execution and evaluation.
• Experience in QA within prototype/new product development environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end reliability testing processes across global prototyping programs.
• Shape and influence reliability testing strategy at a global level.
• Ensure rigorous QA across innovative product prototyping processes.
• Lead and mentor two technical teams, elevating performance.
• Define and implement quality strategies, methodologies, and processes.
• Coordinate testing and measurement activities with cross-functional partners.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage team operations within agreed budgets.

Skills

Quality engineering

Product reliability testing

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Manager for Reliability Testing & Quality Assurance in R&D. You will lead two technical teams—reliability testing and quality assurance—driving strategy and hands-on execution across global prototyping programs.

The role is based at Apple’s EMEIA Cork HQ with occasional international travel, requiring strong leadership, collaboration across continents, and a passion for quality in fast-paced innovation.