Technial Program Manager, iPhone
Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
Hybrid (Shanghai)Full-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Lead conceptualization, development, qualification, optimization, and scaling of new process technologies and equipment for manufacturing of new Apple products. Hands-on TPM with strong technical, leadership, and factory-operations understanding to manage hot issues and drive closures across product launches and manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities
- Engagement in new product engineering builds, assist in reviewing production process and fixtures from manufacturing perspectives, capable of owning hot issues & drive to closures
- Executes and implements the strategic direction, goals, objectives and key measurement systems to ensure the quality & business goals are met
- Primary metrics include - process and yield goals, monitor and audit product quality across all yield and audit points, ensure adequate controls and product integrity are set in place
- Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and control systems & minimized any variation. Ensure products are scaleable across line & sites with highest quality in MP
- Acts as a bridge for technical issues when required between Apple engineering team and the vendors. Provides input into global process, test, quality, BOM Management as systems are enhanced or upgraded
Qualifications
- University or college graduated (BS/MS) with major in EE or ME related degrees, with testing background is preferable
- Validated experience supporting new product launches to mass production from a mechanical, system engineering, or product development perspective with a solid understanding of DFM, DOE, SPC & FA techniques
- Experience with mechanical assembly fixtures and manufacturing processes is required
- Good communication skills in English and Mandarin
- With understanding and strong passion on other precise assembly processes, such as electrically conductive adhesive or glue applications are welcomed
- Familiar with mobile devices' knowledge is preferable
- Action oriented and handle conflicts - Excellent problem solver, using structured problem solving methodology to assign root cause, plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Self-starter with innovation, integrity, and attention to detail
- Approach problems with flexibility. Excellent interpersonal and communication skill with capability to work independently and under pressure
- AI/ML (Machine Learning) development & predictive operations experience is a plus
Skills
Required:New product launchesDFM (Design for Manufacturing)DOE (Design of Experiments)SPC (Statistical Process Control)FA techniquesMechanical assembly fixturesCommunication (English, Mandarin)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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