Product Design Engineering Program Manager
Description For Product Design Engineering Program Manager
Apple is seeking a Product Design Engineering Program Manager to join their Hardware team in Cupertino. This role is crucial in managing the technical development and implementation of mechanical components designed by development teams. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology products while managing complex engineering processes and teams.
As a Program Manager, you'll be responsible for driving program objectives, focusing on engineering, development planning, and validation cycles. You'll work with large collaborative engineering teams to balance competing objectives while meeting aggressive timelines. The role requires strong technical knowledge combined with excellent project management skills.
The position offers a competitive base salary range of $136,300 to $248,700, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and various stock programs. Apple provides a unique opportunity to work on innovative products while offering professional growth and development.
Key responsibilities include managing product definition, architecture closure, and technical challenges in early project stages. You'll establish program baselines, manage schedules, budgets, and critical paths, while identifying and mitigating technical risks. The role requires strong leadership in cross-functional communication and the ability to work with diverse teams.
The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering and 1-4+ years of project management experience. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical engineering fundamentals, and experience with various manufacturing techniques is highly desired. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to developing world-class products at one of the world's most innovative technology companies.
Responsibilities For Product Design Engineering Program Manager
- Support product definition and drive closure of architecture
- Establish and contribute to program feature baseline, scheduling, and budget
- Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies
- Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering
- Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners
- Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors
- Drive challenging activities to meet overall project objectives
- Offer multiple levels of status across teams via written and verbal communication
Requirements For Product Design Engineering Program Manager
- BS engineering degree required
- 1-4+ years of project management experience
- Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and leadership skills
- Knowledge of product development processes
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with metal stamping, forging, machining, die casting, plastic injection preferred
Benefits For Product Design Engineering Program Manager
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
- Product discounts
- Free services
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