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 build 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, you will help us leave the world better than we found it!

Description

As a TPM, you will lead the conceptualization, development, qualification, optimization, and scaling of new process technologies and equipment for the manufacturing of new Apple products. This is a hands-on position requiring outstanding technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of modern factory operations.

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction & Ramp: Engage in NPI builds, review production processes and assembly equipment/fixtures from a manufacturing perspective, and drive critical issues to closure.
• Factory Operations & Optimization: Manage hands-on factory operations and drive continuous improvement. Execute strategic goals to optimize production processes, increase productivity, and ensure business objectives are met.
• Production Design & Simulation: Utilize production simulation and modeling to design, analyze bottlenecks, optimize capacity, and validate manufacturing layouts.
• Quality & Process Control: Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and control systems to minimize variation. Monitor product quality across all yield and audit points to ensure scalability and product integrity in Mass Production.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Act as the technical bridge between Apple engineering teams and vendors. Provide input into global process, test, quality, and BOM management systems as they are enhanced or upgraded.
• Digitalization & Smart Factory: Lead factory digitalization initiatives, including IoT integration, the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems, and digital dashboards.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Industrial Engineering (IE), or a related discipline.
• Proven experience supporting new product launches to mass production with strong understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly equipment/fixtures, and techniques such as DFM, DOE, SPC, and FA.
• Hands-on experience in factory operations, plant management, or industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer electronics device development and manufacturing.
• Passionate in AI/ML development and predictive operations.
• Action-oriented problem solver adept at conflict resolution; able to use structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of innovation, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under pressure.
  
  

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.