Apple
Engineering Program Manager- SoftGoods
$145K–$264K
Cupertino, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Education
- BS ME or equivalent.
About the job
Manages cross-functional development programs for SoftGoods products, driving schedules, risk mitigation, engineering validation, issue resolution, and manufacturing builds.
What you'll do
- Create and maintain schedules and development plans, manage critical paths and budgets, and assess and mitigate program risks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers, facilitate technical problem-solving, and drive issues to closure.
- Lead meetings, track action items, and communicate development and schedule status to senior management.
What they ask for
- BS ME or equivalent.
- Project management experience developing computer accessories or related consumer products.
- Experience working with product design and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and communicate risk.
- Experience creating schedules, managing program finances and budgets, and coordinating development builds with manufacturing suppliers.
Nice to have
- Prior experience as a practicing mechanical engineer or in a related product development role; experience with industrial designers or other creative product developers.
- Experience with soft goods materials and processes, such as synthetics and textiles; international supplier travel experience.
Pay
USD $144,600 to USD $263,800 base salary
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