NPI & Ramp Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Stock purchase plan

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking an Operations Program Manager to drive product ramp readiness, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination. You will lead cross-functional teams with engineering, operations and OEM partners to ensure on-time launches with high quality and availability.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing or product development and a degree in engineering, with preferred exposure to AI/ML, RPA, or related advanced technologies. Travel 20-25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Experience with AI/ML, Machine Learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and OEM teams.
• Plan capacity and lead factory equipment budget.
• Handle component readiness to ensure part availability, quality and cost.
• Communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams.
• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality.
• Leading all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.
• Travel 20-25%.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process engineering

Product development

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

AI/ML

Machine Learning

LLM

Robotic Process Automation

Quantum Computing

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking an Operations Program Manager to drive product ramp readiness, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination. You will lead cross-functional teams with engineering, operations and OEM partners to ensure on-time launches with high quality and availability.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing or product development and a degree in engineering, with preferred exposure to AI/ML, RPA, or related advanced technologies. Travel 20-25% is expected.