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Product Design Engineering Program Manager

Apple šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Cupertino, California, United States of America

Onsite Full-time Senior

Lead the technical execution and end-to-end program strategy for next-generation consumer electronics hardware. Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to manage development plans, resolve technical risks, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Shape early product definition by guiding architecture choices, framing technical direction, and aligning cross-functional teams on clear objectives
  • Own the end-to-end program strategy by defining feature baselines, schedules, budgets, critical paths, and technology risks from concept through launch
  • Surface critical technical risks and partner with engineering leaders 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
  • Drive drawing releases, tooling decisions, and vendor engagement to ensure manufacturing readiness and alignment with build milestones

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • Prior experience (ideally 2-5 years) in program management or mechanical engineering for rapid-development consumer products with high-aesthetic mechanical components
  • Strong technical foundation in mechanical design and manufacturing processes

Benefits

  • Not explicitly stated

Key Skills

Mechanical design Manufacturing processes Program management Leadership Communication Problem-solving Critical thinking Collaboration Cross-functional team management Technical writing Data analysis Risk management Mitigation planning Trade-off analysis Design thinking User-centered design Engineering principles Materials science Metal stamping Forging Machining (CNC) Die casting Plastic injection molding Metal injection molding (MIM)

About Apple

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.

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