Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.

Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Description

As a Technical Program Manager, you will be leading and responsible for development, qualification, optimization, and production ramp of new process technology and equipment for manufacturing of Apple new products. This is a hands-on position requiring both outstanding technical skills and strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and qualify world-class quality infrastructures at supplier factories — encompassing dimensional, functional, and visual measurement systems — setting Apple's standard from day one
• Continuously evaluate quality performance across the supply chain through objective measurement systems, rigorous audits, and on-site verification, maintaining clear and actionable reporting throughout the product lifecycle
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams — Engineering, Process Development, PM, and Procurement — to diagnose quality issues fast and solve them decisively
• Align OQC and IQC quality standards across upstream and downstream suppliers, ensuring measurements are correlated and nothing falls through the cracks
• Turn lessons learned into action — embedding insights into future designs and applying predictive methods to catch quality risks before they ever reach production
• Lead yield and operational excellence initiatives with Contract Manufacturers through hands-on engagement, open communication, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement
• Identify and resolve gaps in equipment efficiency, UPH, MMR, and material usage — then scale solutions consistently across the vendor network
• Proactively surface critical concerns and present well-reasoned resolution options to senior leadership with clarity and confidence
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Validated experience supporting new product launches to mass production from a mechanical, system engineering, or product development perspective with a solid understanding of DFM, DOE, SPC techniques.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate high-level goals into clear, actionable plans
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally on a frequent basis
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and Engineering Requirement Specifications (ERS)
• Proficient in statistical analysis with hands-on experience in JMP or Minitab
• Comfortable building and managing cross-functional networks across internal teams and external partners (suppliers, contract manufacturers)
• Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies — from failure analysis through to root cause identification, corrective action, and prevention
• Solid experience in precision manufacturing, automation, and assembly processes — with a strong preference for time spent on the factory floor
• Passionate about the consumer electronics industry with relevant experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or product development
• Familiar with modern technologies including Python, Machine Learning, and AI — and eager to leverage them to advance quality and operational outcomes
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a strong advantage, given the nature of supplier and factory engagements across the region