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Product Design Engineering Program Manager

AT Apple
Apple

Product Design Engineering Program Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

Summary

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200569226

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. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us. The PD EPM role will include frequent multi-disciplinary collaboration with teams like Product Design, Industrial Design, Materials, Manufacturing, SoC, Display, Camera, Antenna, Battery, and more for a new product category for Apple.

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Description

This is a hands-on programmatic role where you and your team will be responsible for delivering the mechanical assembly through the entire program life-cycle, from architecture definition and early design to mass production You will drive the program through the entire development process, partnering with our Design, Operations and Test functions to ensure its success You will create and maintain streamlined program schedules by redirecting pitfalls and developing an improved course of action You will collaborate and facilitate cross-functional communication across engineering, operations, design teams, and our OEM/development vendors to meet ambitious quality, schedule and cost goals You will work to solve issues to closure by tracking progress, prioritizing FA, helping to identify root cause and working with our cross-functional partners to implement corrective action You will drive the manufacturing and assembly of early prototypes, travel to China to support engineering builds, and solve problems on the assembly line You will offer multiple levels of status updates across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management
  • Experience leading full life-cycle product development in highly dynamic and ambiguous work environments, supporting the mechanical assembly and integration of multiple technologies
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and cross-functional engagement skills are critical
  • Wide knowledge of product development processes including detailed understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling timelines
  • Ability to anticipate functional direction and roadblocks, prioritize parallel closure paths, and effectively distill and communicate relevant data to the appropriate functional teams, including leadership
  • Self-motivated and dedicated with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
  • Flexibility with ability to evolve and adapt well with rapid development cycles; can stay focused and set direction when faced with ambiguity
  • Experience engaging with manufacturers, DFM and FAI/CPK reports
  • Experience working with Product Design, Industrial Design, Operations, and System Architecture
  • You possess strong presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BSEE/ME degree or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of combined experience in program management and mechanical/electrical engineering delivering products comprised of multiple materials and having high aesthetic quality

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 $56.65 and $85.52/hr, 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.

More

  • 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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200569226
Employment Type: Other

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