Apple
Technical Program Manager
$134K–$246K
Cupertino, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in engineering and manufacturing; 7+ years in product introduction or high-volume production is a preferred qualification.
- Education
- BS in a related Engineering field; MS preferred.
About the job
Leads manufacturing engineering and contract manufacturer readiness for new product launches and high-volume production across multiple vendors and sites.
What you'll do
- Drive pre-production preparation and develop, document, optimize, and validate production processes.
- Resolve technical issues in SMT and system integration, and implement technologies that improve quality, capacity, and efficiency.
- Lead engineering teams and projects, mentor partners, and communicate program technical health to VP-level stakeholders.
What they ask for
- BS in a related Engineering field.
- 3+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing.
- Proven track record of cost reduction, project management, and engineering design.
- Understand tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level.
Nice to have
- MS in a related Engineering field; 7+ years introducing products into manufacturing or high-volume production is a plus.
- Experience with DFm & DFx, international OEM partners, Six Sigma, JMP, or Minitab.
Pay
$133,500 and $246,200 USD (base salary)
Tools
SMT, DOE, Six Sigma, JMP, Minitab, GD&T, PLC
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