Accessories Engineering Program Manager at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Communication, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Technical Background, Consumer Electronics, Collaboration, Risk Management, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Workflow Discipline, Product Development

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Will you help us design the next generation of Apple products? We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team. The Accessories group is looking for an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead the design and development of accessories projects - supporting various lines of businesses across Apple. Do you love the manufacturing process? Are you passionate about great engineering? Join us in developing creative solutions to deep engineering challenges, where you will become an integral part of a team that champions customer experience, engineering excellence, creativity and innovation. In this highly collaborative role, you will oversee project management efforts between a variety of internal Apple engineering teams and external suppliers. DESCRIPTION Accessories EPM is a technical role that includes responsibility for managing and communicating project definition, development landmarks, project schedules, and project status of new product development. You should be a fearless and disciplined organizer who is ready to work with the highly skilled Hardware, Software, Mechanical Design, and Industrial Design teams to identify and resolve potential risks to the schedule and quality of the product. EPMs should be able to prioritize issues and track the details as well as be in touch with the big picture issues. Success is defined in terms of the quality and timeliness of the pre-production builds and the start of mass production. EPMs need to have a deep understanding of development and manufacturing processes, from part design to circuit board manufacturing to production line bring-up. We are looking for someone who is flexible and can respond quickly, confidently and enthusiastically to changes. Great interpersonal and written communication skills are essential. EPMs interact with all engineering design disciplines plus Safety, Reliability, Marketing, Operations, Packaging, Manufacturing, Component Engineering, and other resources inside and outside of Apple. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS engineering degree required Several years of project management experience Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industry PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong technical background in EE or ME. Masters in Engineering is a plus. Project management experience with experience in working with CM partners Detailed knowledge of product development cycles Experienced in setting up project schedules and work breakdown structures Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills Highly disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks Superior attention to detail with a strong commitment to rigor and excellence Manage complex build matrices and build planning through complex schedules Self motivated and proactive with creative and critical thinking capabilities

Responsibilities

The Accessories Engineering Program Manager will lead the design and development of accessories projects, overseeing project management efforts between internal engineering teams and external suppliers. This role requires managing project definitions, schedules, and statuses while ensuring quality and timeliness of pre-production builds.