Lab Manager - Product Safety at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Safety, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, ISO/IEC 17025, IEC 62368-1, Lean Methodologies, Data Analysis, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, High-Volume Environment, Certification Processes, LIMS

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

At Apple, phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming exceptional products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The people here at Apple don’t just build products, they craft the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Imagine what you could do here! DESCRIPTION We are looking for an experienced and driven Product Safety Lab Manager to lead operations of our Product Safety Laboratory, supporting the evaluation and certification of consumer electronics. This role blends technical depth in product safety standards (IEC 62368-1) with strong operational, leadership, and continuous improvement capabilities. The Lab Manager will champion testing integrity, maintain global accreditation standards, and drive efficiency through data-driven insights, and teamwork. If you are passionate about product safety, committed to continuous improvement, and energized by leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply! MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline. 8+ years of experience in product safety testing and laboratory operations (6+ years with an advanced degree). Proven experience maintaining/managing an ISO/IEC 17025–accredited lab and working knowledge of CB Scheme certification processes. Deep knowledge of IEC 62368-1 for consumer electronics ad demonstrated success implementing Lean or continuous improvement methodologies to improve throughput and processes Experience developing and managing CapEx / OpEx budgets and making data-driven decisions. Excellent leadership and communication skills; capable of motivating teams and collaborating across disciplines. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and data integrity. Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment balancing technical depth, quality, and speed. Ability to travel up to 20% without restrictions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience in product safety testing or laboratory operations Hands-on experience certifying consumer electronics under IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950, 62368, 62133, and 60065 under CB Scheme. Demonstrated impact in reducing process waste, accelerating test turnaround, and enhancing data quality by implementing Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Lean principles. Proficiency in Tableau, Python, or equivalent tools for data analysis, automation, and real-time KPI visualization. Experience implementing and managing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Formal training in Lean, and Master Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma Certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead operations of the Product Safety Laboratory, supporting the evaluation and certification of consumer electronics. Champion testing integrity, maintain global accreditation standards, and drive efficiency through data-driven insights and teamwork.