Engineering New Product Technology Project Manager

Apple Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Engineering New Product Technology Project Manager to lead NPI build planning, materials Forecasting, CTB analysis, and procurement activities.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage BOMs, part numbers, and engineering changes while driving risk mitigation and issue resolution across multiple development builds. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills, with a focus on strategic collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in supply chain program management to include; build management/planning, material clear to build, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPI build planning and manage BOMs, part numbers, engineering change orders.
• Run material forecasting and planning with key suppliers.
• Drive CTB process and communicate changes to ensure materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan.
• Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance to create and manage development budgets and procurement activities.

Skills

Build management

Supply chain

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Engineering New Product Technology Project Manager

Apple's Hardware Technology Engineering Program Management Team is looking for a resourceful Engineering New Product Technology Project Manager (NPT PM) to drive NPI build management/planning and material readiness for key technologies. Responsibilities will encompass build matrix management, materials forecast and planning, CTB (Clear to Build) analysis and reporting, logistic readiness, budget, procurement, and configuration management activities. Preferred candidate is a strategic problem solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate changes, analyze risks, and implement complex mitigation strategies in support of engineering development builds.

Description

Drive NPI build planning activities, which can include managing build matrices for lower-level components/assemblies, building strategic partnerships with internal and external partners, developing risk mitigation plan, and executing issue resolution. Run material forecasting and planning with key module and component vendors. Drive CTB process and communicate changes to ensure clear visibility on materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan that can meet the development builds. Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance team to create and manage development budgets and procurement activities. Work closely with engineering design teams to create, structure and release BOMs, including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents. Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in supply chain program management to include; build management/planning, material clear to build, and supplier management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Configuration management and Bill of Material (BOM) experience.
• Proficient in Excel or Numbers and capable of learning new software applications quickly.
• Effective reciprocal communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

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