Core Technologies NPI Operations Lead

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Core Technologies Operations Program Manager to drive new product introduction readiness and mass production ramp for iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac components.

The role leads cross-functional teams, partners with design engineering, process, quality and procurement, and conducts readiness reviews to resolve issues while maintaining quality and cost targets. Travel 20–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain or product development.
• BS or MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with AI/ML, Machine Learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing is preferred.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Core Technologies operations readiness and successful bring up of critical components for iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac products and other new products.
• Be a strong leader and standout colleague, collaborating with design engineering, process, quality, and procurement teams and external suppliers.
• Lead program readiness reviews that include overall program status of design/technical development and operations. Drive closure on design/technical and operations issues.
• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality.
• Lead operations development builds on-site at suppliers. Responsible for successful mass production ramp up.
• Excellent communicator, able to present in weekly meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives.
• Travel 20-25%

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Core Technologies Operations Program Manager to drive new product introduction readiness and mass production ramp for iPhone, iPad, Watch and Mac components.

The role leads cross-functional teams, partners with design engineering, process, quality and procurement, and conducts readiness reviews to resolve issues while maintaining quality and cost targets. Travel 20–25% is expected.