SoftGoods Engineering PM: Cross-Functional Hardware Leader

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses or relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple's SoftGoods Engineering seeks an enthusiastic engineering project manager (EPM) to lead cross-functional teams in mechanical design, development and validation for consumer products. You will build schedules, manage risk, and report development status to senior management.

You will coordinate with Product Design, Industrial Design, Operations and suppliers, and travel up to 20% internationally to support manufacturing builds.

Qualifications

• BS ME or equivalent.
• PM experience in computer accessories or consumer products.
• Experience driving design issues to closure with cross-functional teams.
• Experience creating schedules, managing program finances, and tracking budgets.
• Experience fostering relationships with manufacturing suppliers and coordinating development builds.
• Analytical, assertive and detail-oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication with executive presentation skills.
• Curious mindset about new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day activities to meet program objectives for mechanical design and validation.
• Build and maintain project schedules, assess risk, and drive issue resolution.
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate development status to senior management.
• Coordinate with Product Design, ID, Operations, Reliability and suppliers.
• Travel up to 20% internationally to support manufacturing builds.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling & budgeting

Supplier relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS ME or equivalent

Job description

Apple's SoftGoods Engineering seeks an enthusiastic engineering project manager (EPM) to lead cross-functional teams in mechanical design, development and validation for consumer products. You will build schedules, manage risk, and report development status to senior management.

You will coordinate with Product Design, Industrial Design, Operations and suppliers, and travel up to 20% internationally to support manufacturing builds.