Apple · 6 hours ago
Product Design Engineering Program Manager
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$142K/yr - $259K/yr
1+ years expApple is seeking a Product Design Engineering Program Manager to manage the development and implementation of mechanical components designed by their teams. The role involves driving program objectives, managing engineering and development planning, and ensuring effective communication across project teams and vendors.
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Responsibilities
Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project
Establish and contribute to 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 to help drive them to closure
Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, detailed process
Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering and the vendors to meet aggressive schedules
Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners
Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors
Drive challenging activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running meetings collaborating with diverse teams
Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management via written and verbal communication
Qualification
Required
BS Engineering degree required
1-4+ years of project management experience
Preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and leadership skills
Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction
Knowledge of product development processes as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical engineering fundamentals; prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection and metal injection molding (MIM) is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex design strategies
Participated in delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high esthetic quality
Experience interfacing with proficient design teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Tim Cook
CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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