Sr. DFM Operations Program Manager

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cupertino seeks a Sr. DFM Operations Program Manager to oversee the successful launch of products such as iPhone and iPad. This senior-level role demands strong leadership, an engineering background, and extensive experience in operations and supply chain management. The candidate will lead teams across various functions to ensure product quality and availability while navigating complexities in a fast-paced environment. Join Apple to contribute to innovations that reshape industries.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Opportunity for stock purchase at discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development.
• Experience in consumer electronics is preferred.
• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations readiness for critical components across Apple’s product line.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and procurement teams.
• Drive closure on design/technical issues and influence manufacturability.

Skills

Manufacturing

Process Engineering

Supply Chain

Product Development

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

BS or MS in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Sr. DFM Operations Program Manager

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Operations and Supply Chain**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 08, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200602748**

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 create products — they create 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.

The DFM Operations Program Manager (NPI OPM) launches products on time, with high quality, and maximum customer availability. In this role, you will lead the key subsystems across all platforms that make iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad great.

**Description**

Operations Program Managers are pivotal to the dynamic development and launch of Apple’s products. A successful NPI OPM is a leader and facilitator; is driven, organized and detail oriented; excels in program/ project management; communicates with ease at all levels; thrives in an ambiguous environment and is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts.

We lead within worldwide Operations and collaborate with the core product development team and other functional organizations within Apple.

- Lead the 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.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain or product development

+ BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering (or similar)

+ Ability to travel 20% **Preferred Qualifications**

+ Consumer electronics background is a plus

+ MBA is a plus

**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 $178,400 and $268,500, 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.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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

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