Strategic Design Engineering Electro-Mechanical Program Manager

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Design Engineering Electro-Mechanical Program Manager to join their innovative team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop cost strategies and drive product cost optimization. You will engage with engineering teams during early product development phases, analyzing and challenging design assumptions while proposing alternatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong program management background and excellent analytical skills, capable of navigating complex projects and influencing diverse stakeholders. Join this dynamic environment and contribute to groundbreaking products that change lives for the better.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in program management with a focus on product design.
• Strong ability to analyze details and drive results across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive product cost optimization and develop cost strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate alternatives and manage costs.

Skills

Program Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cost Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BOM Management Tools

Job description

Strategic Design Engineering Electro-Mechanical Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 04, 2025

Role Number: 200593366

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something. The Strategic Design Engineering team collaborates with Hardware Engineering, Product Design, Marketing, EPM, NPI/NPO, GSM, and OPD to develop CSP structural cost targets in support of business pricing and margin targets. Key engagements will be with both the system and module teams. Develop and implement cost strategies and roadmap from the early architecture and proof of concept stages through the engineering builds to product ramp. Drive detailed trade-off analyses. Push to understand why something costs what it costs, challenge the status quo, develop innovative solutions and ideas that will improve the cost. Dive into the details of the design and the supply chain in order to offer alternatives. Drive sourcing and development model decision with cross-functional partners in BizOps and GSM. Own off-AVL discussions and initial supplier bring-up. Drive product cost optimization and industry/supply chain intelligence through competitive product tear down activities and bottoms up cost estimation.

Description

Successful SDE PMs constantly drive excellence across their own responsibilities as well as that of team members and partners. They have the ability to constantly “zoom in” to analyze and challenge detail, and “zoom out” to drive what actually matters. They leverage strategic internal relationships to effectively collaborate with engineering, operations and other Apple teams. They are able to think and stay focused under pressure, be creative, and communicate concisely and effectively with senior management as well as peers. Engage with engineering teams during early product development phases to drive overall architecture towards the right cost by providing quick feedback on baseline architecture, challenging teams on underlying assumptions, and helping evaluate alternatives. Identify, investigate, and help validate alternative manufacturing processes, materials, designs, and suppliers that optimize cost for our x-functional engineering partners. Manage overall module cost BOM, and influence cross-functional teams to implement creative alternatives needed to meet cost targets. Investigate and propose off-AVL suppliers and/or vertically integrated supply chains and spearhead the x-functional team to bring them up as a strategic Apple AVL supplier. Drive product cost optimization and industry/supply chain intelligence through competitive product tear down activities and bottoms up cost estimation. Develop a cost solutions portfolio overtime to scale across various Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Supply chain management or related Program management degree with 1 years of experience.
2. Strong program management background, with an ability to quickly understand various aspects of product design with an intimate knowledge/understanding of a typical stage/gate product development process.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters in EE or ME or equivalent. MBA a plus.
2. Ability to manage wide and diverse activities with disparate stakeholders, by focusing on key results and effectively driving next steps.
3. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of working in multi-cultural environments.
4. Excellent soft skills; flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
5. Outstanding analytical skills, with ability to toggle between detail-oriented and strategic, large-picture thinking.
6. Product design or technical experience around EE, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical commodities/modules a plus.
7. Operations experience in consumer electronics goods also a plus.
8. Experience working across functions (Industrial design, Product design, Manufacturing design, Operations), and with suppliers… ability to influence across multi-functional teams.
9. Managing a costed BOM during early product architecture. Ability to identify, manage, and drive Opportunities and Risks.
10. Ability to travel ~10% internationally.

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 $117,832 and $205,500 annualized, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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)