Audio Products, Product Design EPM

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Product Design Engineering Program Manager in Cupertino, CA to lead the mechanical development and implementation of audio product components.

You’ll drive day-to-day activities, engage cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery through design, development planning and validation cycles. The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and proactive leadership to balance objectives and navigate challenging timelines.

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of experience leading program management or mechanical engineering design of product development.
• Experience shipping high volume products and working with CM partners.
• Detailed knowledge of product development cycles and manufacturing processes.
• BS ME/EE degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project.
• Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and risk areas for execution through final delivery.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in partnership with affected teams.
• Enable development by creating and monitoring efficient processes.
• Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering and vendors to meet schedules.
• Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners.
• Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors.
• Manage day-to-day activities to meet project objectives including meetings among engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BS ME/EE degree or equivalent

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

As a Product Design Engineering Program Manager (PD EPM) you will be responsible for the technical management of the development and implementation process for the mechanical components of one of our Audio Product Design teams.

Description

In this role, you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet key program objectives focusing on engineering, development planning and validation cycles. This involves engaging with cross-functional teams to balance competing objectives and meet challenging timelines. In addition, you will collaborate with teams throughout the design process and maintain communication with contributors and executive management.

Responsibilities

• Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project
• Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas for execution through final delivery of the product
• Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with impacted teams to help drive them to closure
• Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process
• Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering and the vendors to meet aggressive schedules
• Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners
• Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors
• Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running meetings among engineering stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 4-8+ years of experience leading program management or mechanical engineering design of product development
• Experience shipping high volume products including experience working with CM partners
• Detailed knowledge of product development cycles & strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• BS ME/EE degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, presentation and leadership skills
• Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• 4+ years of project management experience with experience in working with CM partners
• Deep understanding of rapid development cycles; remains flexible when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction
• Prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection and metal injection molding (MIM)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex, ground breaking design strategies
• Participated in delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality
• Experience interfacing with cross functional teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing
• Embraces ambiguous situations and drives closure
• Ability to travel internationally to support builds

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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