iPhone Product Design Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted: 57 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 · iPhone Product Design Engineering Program Manager

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The iPhone Product Design Engineering Program Manager (PD EPM) joins the Product Design organization to manage the development and implementation process for an iPhone Product Design team. This role involves leading cross-functional partners and external vendors to meet program objectives, specifically focusing on mechanical engineering design, development planning, and validation cycles for new iPhones. Key responsibilities include driving strategic execution, creating project schedules, managing budgets, and overseeing the release process for parts and enclosures. The successful candidate will utilize skills in NPI project management, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes to solve complex technical problems. Required competencies include creative thinking, critical path management, and the ability to facilitate communication between internal teams and OEM partners to ensure timely delivery of components and high-quality material solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering NPI Product Development Manufacturing Processes Project Management Validation Cycles Material Fundamentals Hardware RF EE OEM Critical Path Management

What you'll do

Drive the strategic execution of iPhone Product Design to ensure alignment with project goals.
Lead the creation and maintenance of project schedules to meet key decision milestones.
Manage project budgets, track spending, and identify cost implications of scope drivers.
Facilitate communication and alignment between internal engineering teams and external vendors.
Provide leadership during build phases to ensure timely component delivery and validation.
Oversee the release process for parts and enclosures to meet strict deadlines.
Resolve technical issues by bringing together key partners for timely decision-making.

What we're looking for

BS Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
Deep experience in NPI project management and mechanical engineering.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to lead multi-functional communication between project teams and external vendors.
Ability to travel or work internationally 25% of the year.
Experience collaborating across Design, Engineering, Operations teams and OEM partners to meet aggressive goals (preferred).
Ability to independently drive projects through rapid development cycles and deliver a product (preferred).
Detailed knowledge of product development processes and strong understanding of manufacturing processes (preferred).