Technical Program Manager, iPhone

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$133,500–$246,200 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $206k
This role $190k
$119k most similar roles pay here $272k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $180,000–$231,475 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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

Apple Inc currently has 1984 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, iPhone

The Technical Program Manager, iPhone role sits within the Operations team to support iPhone Final Assembly. This position involves managing critical manufacturing engineering responsibilities throughout the product lifecycle from initial concept through repeat manufacturing and end of life. Key responsibilities include Design for Manufacturability to ensure products are mechanically manufacturable, developing complex processes to improve quality and efficiency, and performing failure and data analysis for testing soon to be released products. The role requires expertise in project management including planning, cost, and delivery within a matrix organization. Candidates should possess skills in mechanical or electrical engineering, test, and DFX. Preferred technical competencies include experience with AI/ML, machine learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing. This role addresses the technical challenges of high volume production and international OEM partnership coordination.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable.
  • Manage all phases of a product from initial concept through repeat manufacturing to end of life.
  • Provide production support engineering for technically complex testing methods, procedures, and failure analysis.
  • Design and develop technically complex processes to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.
  • Plan, develop, and implement complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of new products.
  • Manage project planning, cost, and delivery within a matrix organization.
  • Lead functional engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, test, and DFX.
  • Coordinate with international OEM partners to manage manufacturing operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
  • At least 3 years of experience introducing products into manufacturing or high volume production.
  • Experience with new product introduction and Manufacturing Operations.
  • Excellent project management skills including planning, cost, and delivery within a matrix organization.
  • Direct experience leading functional engineering teams such as Mechanical, Electrical, Test, or DFX.
  • Experience working with international OEM partners.
  • Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML, Machine Learning, LLM, robotic process automation, or quantum computing is a plus.

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