Apple · 1 month ago
Product Design Engineering Program Manager
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products. The Product Design Engineering Program Manager will lead the technical execution of complex integrated consumer electronics, managing the full development plan and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Shape early product definition by guiding architecture choices, framing technical direction, and aligning cross-functional teams on clear objectives
Own the end-to-end program strategy by defining feature baselines, schedules, budgets, critical paths, and technology risks from concept through launch
Surface critical technical risks and partner with engineering leaders to develop mitigation plans and inform key trade-offs
Lead efficient resolution of complex engineering challenges by enabling data-driven decisions and ensuring timely convergence across stakeholders
Drive drawing releases, tooling decisions, and vendor engagement to ensure manufacturing readiness and alignment with build milestones
Oversee prototype build planning and execution in partnership with OEMs, factory teams, and engineering groups to validate design intent and unblock integration issues
Communicate program updates with clarity and precision—distilling technical details into actionable insights for executive and cross-functional audiences
Foster strong partnerships across Product Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, Marketing, and external vendors to ensure seamless program execution
Provide steady leadership through ambiguity—maintaining focus, driving accountability, and guiding the program toward ambitious product goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
Prior experience (ideally 2–5 years) in program management or mechanical engineering for rapid-development consumer products with high-aesthetic mechanical components
Strong technical foundation in mechanical design and manufacturing processes
Preferred
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills; ability to inspire teams and tailor messaging to diverse audiences
Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative problem solving and strong critical-thinking abilities
Demonstrated resilience and flexibility amidst ambiguity and changing direction
Deep understanding of product development and manufacturing processes, with solid mechanical engineering fundamentals. Experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection molding, and metal injection molding (MIM) is highly desirable
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage complex designs and technical strategies effectively
Experience delivering products that combine multiple materials and demand high aesthetic quality
Experience collaborating across diverse cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
Recent News
Venrock
2025-12-01
2025-09-25
Mac Daily News
2025-09-25
Company data provided by crunchbase