Technical Program Manager - Sensing

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior TPM-like technical leader to own factory output, yield, quality, and ramp readiness for mass production. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, supplier quality, test, service, and engineering to ensure top quality products from factories.

You will drive continuous yield improvement with CMs, provide executive updates, and translate program goals into actionable plans while traveling internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in technical support of high-volume consumer electronics.
• Experience with wafer level, component, PCBA, module assembly, test, and process integration.
• Hands-on factory floor experience and ability to drive issues to closure.
• Strong problem solving with DOE, FMEA, SPC and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own factory output, yield, quality, and ramp readiness to mass production.
• Lead lessons learned and drive yield + operational excellence across CMs.
• Supervise CM performance with audits, line verification, and corrective actions.
• Provide executive-level updates on program health and risk mitigation.

Skills

Factory yield

Process integration

Root cause analysis

DOE

FMEA

SPC

Executive communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JMP

Tableau

Six Sigma

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Description

In this highly visible role, the successful candidate will be the resident factory expert in manufacturing process, yields and overall factory readiness for mass production. In this technical lead role, your ability to combine knowledge of module and component manufacturing, process integration, problem solving, failure analysis, and process controls to deliver results is a must. The TPM will work in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi-functional team of Design, Supplier Quality, Test, Service and Engineering to ensure that top quality products and services from the factories and drive excellence across the full product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide total ownership of the factory output, yield, quality and readiness to ramp volume.
• Drive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid quality issue early in development cycle. Maintain open issues and resolve prior to mass production. Provide leadership and drive yield & operational excellence expectations with CMs through direct interaction, continuous communication, and continuous improvement efforts. Select best in class equipment efficiencies, UPH, MMR, and material usage, and drive + implement across vendors Drive continuous yield improvement activities with CMs.
• Supervise CM performance through objective measurement systems as well as audits and line verification. Implement communication plan, providing summary and corrective action plans through life cycle of products. Executive level status reports on a weekly cadence - Raise key concerns and options for resolutions to senior management.
• Provide regular executive level communication updates on technical health of programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of experience providing technical support of high-volume consumer electronics
• Proven technical skills, including experience and thorough understanding of wafer level, component, PCBA, module assembly, test, pack-out processes, and process integration
• Hands-on in the factory processes, with frequent time spent on the factory floor
• Highly motivated and able to drive issues to closure
• In-depth knowledge in quality methodologies with common tools, including process capability statistical analysis
• Skilled in DOE, FMEA, SPC, failure analysis, data analysis, and justification of specifications
• Understand tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level
• Excellent problem solver, using structured problem-solving methodology to assign root cause, plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Excellent interpersonal skill required, and the ability to concisely understand and communicate issues, and lead the team to a solution
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
• Experience analyzing complex or ambiguous situations and exercising independent judgment to drive results
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups
• Strong communicator who can translate high-level goals into tangible action plans
• Expert level de-bugging skills. Must have proven ability to tackle problems under tight time constraints
• Experience presenting technical findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans to executive leadership
• Ability to travel internationally 25%-35%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering or related field. PhD is a plus.
• Working knowledge of injection molding, stamping, plating, micro-machining, thin film coatings, lens assembly, lamination processes
• Experience in sensing modules, ARVR modules, and product design is a plus
• Experience with JMP, Tableau, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience working in a complex organization

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 $194,600 and $293,900, 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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