Apple
CapEx Manufacturing Optimization Product Manager
$134K–$246K
Sunnyvale, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 26, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in a manufacturing or related technical setting.
- Education
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
About the job
Identify, validate, and deliver manufacturing cost and process optimization initiatives by combining equipment expertise, data analysis, Generative AI, and cross-functional program management.
What you'll do
- Analyze manufacturing processes and multi-source data to identify and size optimization opportunities, then develop proposals and ROI business cases.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, and operations teams to execute initiatives, manage risks, and support adoption of implemented solutions.
- Communicate findings and project status to technical and non-technical stakeholders; travel internationally up to 15%.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related technical setting.
- Hands-on experience with automation equipment and manufacturing assembly systems.
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
- Quantitative analytical skills and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through solution development and implementation.
Nice to have
- MS in an Engineering field and/or MBA; experience in manufacturing assembly equipment and/or automation design.
- Experience with data tools and Generative AI platforms, Capex planning, spend estimation, or equipment lifecycle management.
Pay
$133,500 and $246,200 USD base salary
AI focus
Use Generative AI tools and platforms to analyze complex datasets and identify manufacturing optimization opportunities.
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