Technical Program Manager, Depth

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 246,200; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager for its Operations and Supply Chain team in California. You will lead cross-functional efforts across supplier engineering and internal groups to deliver high-volume optical module manufacturing, focusing on process setup, data-driven decisions, and program management.

Extensive collaboration and travel are required. The role emphasizes manufacturing quality, risk mitigation, and executive communication to ensure successful ramp and production

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience in a high-tech industry, with solid understanding of manufacturing and quality engineering.
• BS in a related Engineering discipline

Responsibilities

• Drive yield, efficiency, and other target production metrics with supplier teams.
• Own optical module manufacturing processes including SMT, Assembly, and Test.
• Executive‑level status reports including BRR, NPR, etc
• Analyze data from factory, customer, field to develop action plans and decisions based on the data
• Travel internationally approximately 20–30%.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Tableau

JMP

SPC

FMEA

DOE

TA

DFM

FlexSIM

Job description

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!

We are a team of Technical Program Managers who engage with supplier engineers and Apple multi‑functional teams to develop and deliver core technologies that create new experiences for our customers. We act as a link between Apple Design and supplier manufacturing processes, focusing on the details that produce brilliant products through high‑volume manufacturing. It is our responsibility to ensure that all technical risks associated with a product are identified and closed or mitigated to enable a successful ramp.

Description

Our team works in conjunction with the New Production Introduction (NPI) group as well as other multi‑functional teams across Design, Supplier Quality, Test, and Global Supply Chain Managers to ensure top quality products and drive perfection into what we do. In this highly visible technical lead role, we combine our knowledge of optics, electronics, and projector module manufacturing with mechanics and manufacturing process, process controls, and automation to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and internal multi‑functional teams, exhibiting leadership to drive yield, efficiency, and other target production metrics; operational excellence in bringing‑up scalable and sustainable mass‑production process
• Areas of ownership include factory set‑up of associated optical module manufacturing, including SMT, Assembly, and Test processes
• Executive‑level status reports including build readiness review (BRR), new product review (NPR), etc
• Analyze data from factory, customer, field to develop action plans and decisions based on the data
• Drive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid issues early in the development cycle
• Call out key concerns and options timely for resolutions to senior management
• Travel internationally approximately 20‑30%

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience in a high‑tech industry, with solid understanding of manufacturing and quality engineering
• BS in a related Engineering discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a related Engineering discipline
• Experience and knowledge of statistic and data analysis tools such as Tableau, JMP, SPC, FMEA, DOE, TA, DFM, FlexSIM
• Meaningful experience/background in introducing products into manufacturing, and/or high volume production with Asia‑based manufacturing suppliers
• Experience in ramping optical modules into high volume production a large plus
• Desire and ability for problem solving and debugging
• Ability to work with a wide range of people with varying degrees of experience
• Excellent project management skills Program / Project Management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, documentation and presentation/communication skills

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.

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.

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