Product Design Engineering Program Manager

As a Product Design Engineering Program Manager you will be a part of the team responsible for the technical management of the development and implementation process for the mechanical components designed by our development teams

• Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens
• Establish and contribute to program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas
• Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies
• Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, detailed process
• Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering and the vendors
• 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 a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management
• Participate in delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high esthetic quality
• Interface with proficient design teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing

• BS engineering degree required
• 1-4+ years of project management experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and leadership skills
• Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction
• Knowledge of product development processes as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection and metal injection molding (MIM) is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex design strategies
• Experience interfacing with proficient design teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity