Senior Engineering Program Manager - Ecodesign & Compliance

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that translate ecodesign regulations into actionable compliance plans for hardware products.

You will collaborate with IEI, Legal, Marketing, Product Design, and Government Affairs to influence product design decisions, manage risk, and ensure regulatory readiness while advancing circular economy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial/Systems Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product environmental compliance or related field.
• Excellent program management skills.
• Knowledge of EU ErP, ESPR, Batteries Regulation, ENERGY STAR, EU Energy Labelling.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder programs with schedules and risks.
• Understanding of product lifecycle energy and material efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to brief executives.
• Willingness to travel internationally (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end ecodesign regulatory compliance programs across Apple hardware.
• Develop program plans, schedules, risk registers, and roadmaps for regulatory initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional groups to drive alignment across regulatory lifecycle.
• Interpret draft regulations, assess feasibility, and feed design constraints back to engineering.
• Facilitate risk assessments of regulatory exposure and propose mitigation strategies.
• Establish tools and processes to track global ecodesign developments.
• Monitor regulatory trends to inform long-range product planning.
• Drive objectives, manage ambiguity, and make hard decisions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Ecodesign knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial/Systems Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that translate ecodesign regulations into actionable compliance plans for hardware products.

You will collaborate with IEI, Legal, Marketing, Product Design, and Government Affairs to influence product design decisions, manage risk, and ensure regulatory readiness while advancing circular economy goals.