Technial Program Manager, iPhone
Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
Hybrid (Shenzhen, Guangdong, China), Hybrid (Shanghai, Shanghai, China), Hybrid (Suzhou, Jiangsu, China)Full-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
TPM responsible for leading conceptualization, development, qualification, optimization, and scaling of new process technologies and equipment for manufacturing of new Apple products. Hands-on role requiring strong technical, leadership, and factory operations expertise; acts as a bridge between Apple engineering and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Engagement in new product engineering builds, review production processes and fixtures from manufacturing perspectives, own hot issues and drive to closures.
- Executes and implements the strategic direction, goals, objectives and key measurement systems to ensure quality and 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 scalable across line & sites with highest quality in MP.
- Acts as a bridge for technical issues between Apple engineering team and the vendors. Provides input into global process, test, quality, BOM Management as systems are enhanced or upgraded.
Qualifications
- BS/MS with major in EE or ME related degrees, with testing background preferable.
- Validated experience supporting new product launches to mass production from a mechanical, system engineering, or product development perspective with understanding of DFM, DOE, SPC & FA techniques.
- Experience with mechanical assembly fixtures and manufacturing processes is required.
- Good communication skills in English and Mandarin.
Skills
Required:New product launches to mass productionDFM DOE SPC FAMechanical assembly fixturesCommunication (English and Mandarin)Problem solving / structured methodology
Nice to have:AI/ML / predictive operations
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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