Apple · 5 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, Audio
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $237K/yr
8+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for revolutionizing entire industries with innovative products and services. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead a team of engineers in support of new product development and sustaining operations, ensuring readiness for high volume production and driving technical operational issues to successful closure.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Technical lead for manufacturing operations at multiple vendors and sites
Driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production builds
Production process development, documentation, optimization and validation
Development and implementation of new technologies to improve production quality, capacity and efficiency
Sets standard practices and independently settles impact to design approaches and parameters to the final product
Provides direction, mentorship and resources to other engineering groups and project leaders as well as factory technicians
Act as lead engineer on a variety of projects and participates in the project planning of major sub-projects
Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions:
Design for Manufacturability
Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure manufacturability of new products
Product Engineering - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis
Process Engineering - Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency
Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles
Provide regular VP level communication of technical health of program
Qualification
Required
8+ years of strong work experience in precision assembly, inspection, and validation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
Preferred
Meaningful experience in introducing products into manufacturing, or high volume production a large plus
Excellent project management skills, experience working in a matrix organization
Direct experience leading any of the following functional engineering teams a plus (ME, EE, TE, DFX, Etc.)
Shown bottom line project management experience. (Planning, Cost, & Delivery)
Experience working with International OEM partners
Ability to travel internationally up to 40%
You should have the ability to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired
You should have validated working experience with DFm & DFx
Consistent record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required
Required to understand and tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level
Strong knowledge of GD&T principles a plus
Working knowledge of pneumatics, servomotors, PLC and PC-based control systems a plus
JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience a plus
Master's degree considered a plus
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
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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