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Apple Vision Product Design Engineering Program Manager

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$144.6k - $263.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Hands-on programmatic role responsible for delivering the mechanical assembly through the entire program life-cycle, from architecture definition and early design to mass production, with cross-functional collaboration across Product Design, Industrial Design, Materials, Manufacturing, SoC, Display, Camera, Antenna, Battery, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the mechanical assembly through the entire program life-cycle from architecture definition and early design to mass production
  • Drive the program through the development process, creating and maintaining streamlined schedules
  • Drive PD and cross-functional progress
  • Manage manufacturing/assembly upstream and at the CM through China trips
  • Present multiple levels of status updates to org leaders and executives
  • Engage with vendors and CM partners to establish a daily build plan and meet program/build objectives

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of combined experience in program management and mechanical/electrical engineering delivering products comprised of multiple materials
  • Experience leading full life-cycle product development in dynamic environments, supporting mechanical assembly and integration of multiple technologies
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, cross-functional engagement, and presentation skills
  • Ability to anticipate direction and roadblocks, prioritize parallel paths, distill and communicate data to leadership
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented with creative/critical thinking abilities
  • Experience engaging with manufacturers on DFM, FAI/CPK, QC, and production timelines
  • BS/ME/SE/EE degree or equivalent; MS preferred
  • Experience working with Product Design, Industrial Design, Operations, and System Architecture
  • Knowledge of product development processes and manufacturing/tooling timelines
  • Shipped multiple full life-cycle programs with early architecture, development build NPI execution, and mass production
  • Experience as primary point of contact with vendors and CM partners to establish daily build plans and provide guidance

Skills

Required:Program managementMechanical design coordinationCross-functional collaborationVendor/CM coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commissions
  • Relocation support
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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