Manager, Reliability Testing & Quality Assurance 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

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Manager, Reliability Testing & Quality Assurance for R&D

Cork, County Cork, Ireland Operations and Supply Chain

Apple is where individual imaginations come together, united by a shared commitment to values that lead to great work. Every product we build, every service we create, and every Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of making each other's ideas stronger. It's the diversity of our people — and their thinking — that inspires the innovation running through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we do the best work of our lives. Here, you won't just join something — you'll add something.We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and strategic leader to oversee two strategical areas: Reliability testing and Quality Assurance for innovative R&D space. This role is pivotal in ensuring the long-term quality and success of our product portfolio, requiring close collaboration with teams across multiple continents.The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

Description

You will apply your management and technical depth to lead two distinct technical teams, driving excellence across quality engineering and product reliability. You will operate at both strategic and tactical levels — shaping the future direction of your function while staying close to the work and the people doing it.This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role with global reach. You will build strong working relationships with Apple partners across EMEIA and beyond, communicating with clarity and purpose across all levels of the organisation. Comfort in a rapidly evolving environment, an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a genuine passion for mentoring talent are all essential to thriving in this role.The position is based at Apple's EMEIA headquarters in Cork and requires occasional international travel

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end reliability testing processes, including planning, execution, analysis, and evaluation of results
• Shape and influence reliability testing strategy at a global level
• Ensure rigorous quality assurance across innovative product prototyping processes
• Lead, develop, and mentor two technical teams across distinct functional areas, elevating individual and collective performance
• Define, implement, and continuously improve quality strategies, methodologies, and processes
• Support your team in designing, coordinating, and evaluating testing and measurement activities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across multiple continents, ensuring alignment on global projects and key business initiatives
• Contribute actively and transparently to cross-functional discussions, bringing data-driven insights and expertise from your team
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective preventive and corrective actions
• Provide regular reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making
• Manage team operations within agreed financial budgets

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quality engineering or a closely related field, with at least 5 years in a senior management role
• Proven experience in product reliability testing, including planning, execution, and results evaluation
• Experience in quality assurance within prototype or new product development environments
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Proficiency with statistical tools and techniques such as Minitab or JMP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with a systems-level approach to quality and engineering challenges
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Adaptability and composure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent frameworks
• Formal quality qualification (e.g. CQE, CQM, or equivalent) is an advantage
• Project management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience operating within large-scale global organisations and cross-functional teams
• Background in high-tech or innovation-driven industries
• Consumer electronics experience is preferred, but candidates from medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or other technically rigorous industries with relevant development models are strongly encouraged to apply.

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