Apple, Inc.
Product Design Engineering Program Manager- Apple Watch
Apple, Inc., Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Summary
Posted: Aug 23, 2024
Weekly Hours:
40
Role Number: 200559865
As an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) supporting the Watch Product Design (PD) organization, you will join a team of PD EPMs that is responsible for technical project management and assisting engineering development with one of our Watch PD teams. The successful candidate will be a fearless organizer, utilizing a solid ME background to drive day-to-day activities with the team to meet the top level program objectives. The PD EPM focuses on system-level mechanical engineering design, managing development planning and validation cycles.
Description
- Enable efficient development by creating and maintaining a streamlined process, capturing parallel designs and clear paths to closure with owners for each action item - Drive upstream component/module builds to fulfill system engineering build demands. Key contributor to system build planning and execution - Collaborate and facilitate communication across multiple engineering teams, operations, industrial design, and our vendor partners to meet aggressive quality, schedule, and cost goals - Understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs. Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making discussions to meet overall project objectives Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution within and between teams, focus on top level objectives and develop best course of action - Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules for product enclosure and internal mechanical components. Respond quickly to changes and minimize project impact - Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management as top priorities shift - Understand system-level part interactions (mechanical, electrical, RF); manage a plan to provide key system configurations into reliability testing to validate performance - Coordinate cosmetic and functional partial unit builds for key reviews and early testing - Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management
Engineering degree or equivalent required; BSME Preferred2+ years prior product development experience in project management or mechanical engineering design
Preferred Qualifications
Detailed knowledge of product development process and cyclesStrong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processesExperience interfacing with mechanical engineering/design, operations, and vendorsExperience setting up project schedules and work breakdown structuresExcellent communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills. Able to filter and distill relevant information for the right audienceStrong interpersonal skills, oriented toward teamworkSelf motivated and proactive, demonstrating creative and critical thinking capabilitiesUnderstands and able to handle rapid development cycles well; remains flexible and calm in the face of ambiguityAbility to travel internationally to support buildsAny of the following is also a plus:Experience in consumer electronicsExperience as a practicing engineerExperience with high-volume manufacturing
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,300 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Posted: Aug 23, 2024
Weekly Hours:
40
Role Number: 200559865
As an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) supporting the Watch Product Design (PD) organization, you will join a team of PD EPMs that is responsible for technical project management and assisting engineering development with one of our Watch PD teams. The successful candidate will be a fearless organizer, utilizing a solid ME background to drive day-to-day activities with the team to meet the top level program objectives. The PD EPM focuses on system-level mechanical engineering design, managing development planning and validation cycles.
Description
- Enable efficient development by creating and maintaining a streamlined process, capturing parallel designs and clear paths to closure with owners for each action item - Drive upstream component/module builds to fulfill system engineering build demands. Key contributor to system build planning and execution - Collaborate and facilitate communication across multiple engineering teams, operations, industrial design, and our vendor partners to meet aggressive quality, schedule, and cost goals - Understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs. Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making discussions to meet overall project objectives Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution within and between teams, focus on top level objectives and develop best course of action - Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules for product enclosure and internal mechanical components. Respond quickly to changes and minimize project impact - Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management as top priorities shift - Understand system-level part interactions (mechanical, electrical, RF); manage a plan to provide key system configurations into reliability testing to validate performance - Coordinate cosmetic and functional partial unit builds for key reviews and early testing - Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management
Engineering degree or equivalent required; BSME Preferred2+ years prior product development experience in project management or mechanical engineering design
Preferred Qualifications
Detailed knowledge of product development process and cyclesStrong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processesExperience interfacing with mechanical engineering/design, operations, and vendorsExperience setting up project schedules and work breakdown structuresExcellent communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills. Able to filter and distill relevant information for the right audienceStrong interpersonal skills, oriented toward teamworkSelf motivated and proactive, demonstrating creative and critical thinking capabilitiesUnderstands and able to handle rapid development cycles well; remains flexible and calm in the face of ambiguityAbility to travel internationally to support buildsAny of the following is also a plus:Experience in consumer electronicsExperience as a practicing engineerExperience with high-volume manufacturing
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,300 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
More
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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