CapEx Early Engagement Program Manager

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CapEx Early Engagement Program Manager to optimize manufacturing processes and drive innovation. This dynamic role requires a blend of engineering, data analysis, and program management skills to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance product launches. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Join a company that values creativity and dedication, where your contributions will significantly impact the bottom line and help shape the future of technology. If you're passionate about making a difference in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Strong engineering/technical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for cost/space optimization in manufacturing.
• Drive cross-functional teams to consensus on opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Data Analysis

Program Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

Python

R

VBA

Tableau

Job description

CapEx Early Engagement Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Feb 05, 2025

Role Number: 200589858

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

Apple’s CapEx Early Engagement Team sits at a unique intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and finance – allowing individuals broad insight into the launch of new products. The Team plays a critical role in finding ways to optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing better ways of designing, managing and buying the equipment used in the manufacturing of our products. This demanding and fast-paced role requires a broad set of skills: engineering, data, and operations knowledge to identify opportunities; working with varied teams from engineering to procurement to influence opportunities to work on; and adept and detail-oriented program management skills to see an opportunity being executed to a successful completion. A CapEx Early Engagement team member has the ability to bring a large benefit to Apple’s bottom line.

The role includes the following main duties:

1. Understand the technical aspects of equipment/stations in Apple factories to identify opportunities for cost/space optimization.
2. Be adept with data analysis in order to identify and parse process-related opportunities.
3. Be a genuine relationship builder and drive cross-functional teams on consensus of the opportunities.
4. Know how to organize projects including schedules, teams, and motivation, and be able to think multiple steps ahead in order to mitigate project risks.
5. Be skilled with numbers, such as being able to calculate ROIs and budgets.
6. Succinctly communicate overall equipment status to the management team.
7. Travel internationally to support early project planning and execution (up to 25%).

Minimum Qualifications

1. 3 + years experience in manufacturing operations.
2. Bachelors Degree in an Engineering field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters Degree in an Engineering field or MBA.
2. Looking for a sharp, high performer with a strong engineering/technical background (ME, IE, RF or EE preferred) and excellent logic skills. MBA a plus.
3. Experience in manufacturing assembly & Test equipment and/or automation design is highly preferred.
4. Knowledge in data analysis (python, R, VBA, Tableau) is desirable.
5. Impeccable organizational, multi-tasking, and management skills.
6. Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbally and written.

Pay & Benefits

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 $122,300 and $227,600, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy.

Apple is a drug-free workplace.