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Technical Program Manager - iPad

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)$133.5k - $246.2kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Technical Program Manager working with New Production Introduction, Design, Supplier Quality, Test, and Global Supply Chain to ensure top quality products. Lead cross-functional teams and vendors, combining optics, electronics, and projector module manufacturing with mechanics and manufacturing process controls to deliver results on a tight timeline. Travel up to 25-30%.

Responsibilities

  • Work with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, provide leadership and drive yield, efficiency, and other production metrics to target; operational excellence in bringing-up scalable and sustainable mass-production process
  • Areas of ownership will include factory set-up and sustenance of technical operations functions associated with optical module manufacturing, including SMT, Assembly, and Test processes
  • Executive level status reports including BRR (build readiness review), NPR (New Product Review), ok2X, etc
  • Analyze data from factory, customer, field, etc, develop action plan and quality decision based on the data
  • Drive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid issues early in development cycle
  • Call out key concerns and options timely for resolutions to senior management

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial preferred), or graduate degree in supply chain and/or operations
  • Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process development
  • Familiarity with factory operations, 5S, operator training, safety, and security
  • Experience with: metal forming, molding, precision pick and place, glue dispensing, laser welding, coil winding, heat pressing, soldering, additive manufacturing, machine learning, fixture fabrication
  • Experience with compiling data and making recommendations for product designs and assembly drawings using DOE and Six Sigma
  • Experience using process control methodologies, PFMEA, and in-depth failure analysis methods
  • Experience simulating line throughput and bottleneck resolution for high volume mass production
  • Demonstrated program management capabilities: schedule management, written and verbal communication, risk management, and escalation
  • Proven track record of leading a multi-functional team to achieve new product objectives including quality, yield, and cost
  • Proven track record of solving complex problems in a timely fashion
  • Experience working with international OEM partners
  • Self-starter with innovation, integrity, and attention to details

Skills

Required:Cross-functional leadershipData analysis and decision-makingDOE and Six Sigma

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for advancing your career
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission potential and relocation support
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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