Product Design Engineering Program Manager- Ipad

Summary

The PD (Product Design) Engineering Program Manager is responsible for the technical management of engineering development projects within Apple’s Product Design organization. The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of enabling large multi-functional teams to deliver complex mechanically integrated consumer electronic systems quickly and with high quality. They will understand the who, what and how of hardware development, create and manage the program plan, and successfully implement it while balancing several contending objectives and bold deliverable timelines.

Key Qualifications

Prior experience (ideally 2-5+ years) leading program management or mechanical engineering design of rapid development products comprising multiple materials of high aesthetic quality.
Strong technical background with knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering fundamentals; prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection and compression molding, metal injection molding (MIM) is highly desirable
Resilience and flexibility when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction
Self motivated with strong critical thinking capabilities
Insane attention to detail and ability to effectively handle complexity
Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills with ability to inspire team members; ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
Experience collaborating across disparate multi-functional teams spanning Mechanical Engineering and Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing

Description

- Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project

- Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas for execution through final delivery of the product

- Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with impacted teams

- Understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners for decision making

- Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management

- Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process

- Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering team and the vendors to meet aggressive schedules

- Plan and execute prototype builds, directing factory operations and cross functional teams

- Lead cross-functional communication between project teams and external vendors.

- Note international travel (up to 30%) is required (post covid restrictions)

Education & Experience

BS ME degree required, MS or MBA desired

Additional Requirements

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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 $121,000 and $230,000, 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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Role Number: 200480371