Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch

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The Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch is responsible for leading the system electrical design execution for Watch projects. This role manages the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components critical to product success. The Engineering Project Manager leads a cross-functional team of EE, PD, RF, and DFM engineers to manage day-to-day activities, communicate risks, and drive solutions ahead of tight release timelines. Key responsibilities include planning design cycles, creating complex project schedules, overseeing variable down-selections, and managing early local development builds with complex allocation strategies. The role requires a strong technical background in EE or ME, knowledge of PCB layout, and experience with CM partners. This position solves technical challenges within the hardware development lifecycle for next-generation wearable products.

Skills

EE PCB Layout DFM RF Project Management Manufacturing

What you'll do

Lead the system electrical design execution for Apple Watch projects.
Manage the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components.
Create and maintain complex project schedules and configuration plans across multiple manufacturers.
Lead technical deep dives to resolve critical issues ahead of tight release timelines.
Monitor design build progress to identify and communicate emerging risks cross-functionally.
Oversee variable down-selections and track qualification progress across multiple builds.
Manage early local development builds including complex component allocation and hand-assembly.

What we're looking for

BS engineering degree required.
2-4+ years of industry experience.
Strong technical background in EE or ME (preferred).
Masters in Engineering or Program Management (preferred).
2-4+ years of project management experience with experience working with CM partners (preferred).
Experience with PCB layout and/or understanding of EE fundamentals (preferred).
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills (preferred).
Ability to travel internationally to support builds (preferred).

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