iPad and Accessory Product Design Engineering Program Manager

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

As a Product Design Engineering Program Manager for iPad and Accessories, you will be responsible for managing engineering development for our next-generation iPad products and accessories. You will use your program management skills, engineering knowledge, imagination, and creativity to lead these exciting programs forward!

Description

This individual-contributor role will have significant responsibilities in making decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and suppliers around the globe throughout the entire development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute prototyping builds at FATP (Final Assembly, Testing, and Packaging) sites. Lead cross-functional collaborations to meet build objectives and resolve issues
• Manage mechanical part suppliers along the supply chain to fulfill prototyping build demand with high quality
• Surface critical technical risks and partner with engineering teams to develop mitigation plans and inform key trade-offs
• Lead efficient resolution of complex engineering challenges by enabling data-driven decisions and ensuring timely convergence across stakeholders
• Foster strong partnerships across Product Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and external vendors to ensure seamless program execution
• Provide steady leadership through ambiguity — maintaining focus, driving accountability, and guiding the program toward ambitious product goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant work experience
• At least 3 years’ work experience, ideally related to hardware new product development
• Proficient in English and Mandarin

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
• More than 2 years’ program management experience related to consumer electronic products
• Experience working with contract manufacturers
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills; ability to inspire teams and tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative problem-solving and strong critical-thinking abilities
• Demonstrated resilience and flexibility amidst ambiguity and changing priorities

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.