Technical Program Manager - Core Technologies

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Stock programs

Education reimbursement

Discounted products

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California invites an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional efforts across design, supplier manufacturing, and operations for core technologies.

You will manage risk, drive design-for-manufacturing updates, and coordinate with international suppliers to enable a rapid ramp to high-volume production. The role demands strong program management, data-driven decision making, and the ability to navigate complex global supply chains while delivering

Qualifications

• 3+ years in design or manufacturing process development.
• Familiar with factory operations 5S, safety, and training.
• Experience with DOE and Six Sigma analytics.
• Experience with compiling data and assembly drawings (DOE/Six Sigma).
• Experience with process control methodologies, PFMEA, and failure analysis.
• Experience simulating line throughput for high-volume mass production.
• Proven program management capabilities across multi-functional teams.
• Experience with international OEM partners.
• Self-starter with innovation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead design updates for manufacturability and prototype builds to mass production.
• Collaborate with international suppliers to develop fixtures and evaluate performance.
• Lead trials to optimize processes for high-volume mass production.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Travel 20-30% as needed.
• Coordinate daily night calls to meet milestones and schedules.
• Drive execution with international supply chain via meetings and on-site support.
• Act as technical lead resolving complex issues and reporting status to leadership.

Skills

Process development

Program management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing experience

Supplier collaboration

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Graduate degree in supply chain/operations

Tools

DOE

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Statistical analysis

Job description

Technical Program Manager - Core Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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.

Description

The Technical Program Manager will engage with supplier engineers and the Apple cross-functional team to develop and deliver core technologies that create new experiences for our customers. You will act as a link between Apple Design and supplier manufacturing processes, focusing on the details that produce brilliant products through high-volume manufacturing. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all technical risks associated with a product are identified and closed or mitigated to enable a successful ramp.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate design updates for manufacturability, process flow development, equipment setup, and qualification to support prototype builds leading to mass production.
• Work with international suppliers to develop fixtures that ensure correct assembly and evaluate product performanceusing statistical data analysis.
• Lead process, equipment and/or design trials to optimize the overall process for high-volume mass production
• Partner closely with Engineering and Operations teams to identify, prioritize, and manage key technical risks in order to enable successful project execution.
• 20-30% travel
• Daily night calls may be necessary to ensure program development milestones and schedule are met
• Drive execution efforts with international supply chain via meetings, documentation, and on-site support.
• Act as technical lead in resolving complex issues, reporting on status to engineering and operations leadership teams to influence decisions and manage risk with data.
• Facilitate production process documentation and validation to enable ramp-up and mass production.
• Innovate factory processes, concepts, and design to enable an ideal manufacturing process, including smart manufacturing and green manufacturing efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process development
• Familiarity with factory operations, 5S, operator training, safety, and security.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Metal forming
• Molding
• Precision pick and place
• Laser welding
• Coil Winding
• Heat pressing
• Soldering
• Additive Manufacturing
• Fixture fabrication
• Experience with compiling data and making recommendations for product designs and assembly drawings. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.
• Experience using process control methodologies, PFMEA, and in-depth failure analysis methods
• Experience simulating line throughput and bottleneck resolution for high volume mass production
• Demonstrated program management capabilities: schedule management, written and verbal communication, risk management, and escalation.
• Proven track record of leading a multi-functional team in order to achieve new product objectives inclusive of quality, yield, and cost
• Proven track record of solving complex problems in a timely fashion
• Experience working with international OEM partners
• Self-starter with innovation, integrity, and attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial preferred), or graduate degree in supply chain and/or operations.

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 $133,500 and $246,200, 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
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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

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