Engineering Program Manager, Packaging Materials and Technologies at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Development, Manufacturing Processes, Cross-functional Collaboration, Critical Path Management, Issue Resolution, Communication, Leadership, CAD, Raw Material Development, Supply Chain Coordination, Quality Control, Strategic Planning

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Are you passionate about the "unboxing" experience when a new product arrives on your doorstep? Do you find yourself holding on to an Apple product package longer than other packages you've opened? You're not alone! Our team is responsible for development and orchestration of that experience. At Apple we believe our products begin with our people. We have a diverse and smart team that drives creative thought. By giving the team the resources they need to be leaders in innovation, we are also successful at driving precision. Through our collaborative process we create memorable experiences for our customers. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of an Engineering Project Management Team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? Apple packaging is a world-class team thriving in conducting a memorable and delightful introduction to an amazing array of Apple products. As a Packaging Engineering Program Manager you will be responsible for managing development activities, executing builds and trials, coordinate testing and handing off to mass production a high quality first class product. DESCRIPTION For this role we are looking for a Program Manager with a minimum of 5+ years of related packaging or mechanical background. If you are motivated and curious individual, you will add great value to this role. Ability to deal with ambiguity, and multitasking will be very useful skills. A technical background or work experience can be an advantage. As a packaging EPM, you will be supporting cross functional teams like Operations, Product Designers, Industrial Design and Marketing. You will be exposed to a fast paced, high volume consumer electronics environment. For you to thrive in this role, you need to have knowledge of product development processes as well as a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You should have at least 5 years of combined experience in project management delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality You are comfortable to drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives We look up to you to enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process. Redirect pitfalls and develop a better course of action Identify and direct all resources required to execute successful projects Collaborate and facilitate communication across engineering managers, operations manager, marketing managers and our OEM partners to meet aggressive cost, schedule, and quality goals. Lead cross-functional communication between project teams and external vendors Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management Understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners for decision-making Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience Self-motivated and dedicated with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities Ability to work in a high-pressure dynamic environment Understand and deal well with rapid development cycles; remain flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Multinational development experience is a plus. Understanding CAD/Mechanical design is nice to have. Experience managing raw material development. Previous work or exposure to environmental initiatives and policies.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Program Manager will lead the development and orchestration of packaging experiences, managing activities from initial design through to mass production. They will facilitate cross-functional communication between internal teams and external OEM partners to ensure project objectives regarding cost, schedule, and quality are met.