Apple

Hardware Engineering Program Manager (HW EPM)

Apple$130K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ME/EE) or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in program management or electrical engineering product development.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Creative and critical thinking abilities with a self-motivated approach.
  • In-depth knowledge of rapid development cycles and flexibility in response to changes.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and electrical engineering fundamentals, particularly SMT manufacturing is preferred.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with diverse engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the technical management of audio product electrical design and components.
  • Drive daily activities to achieve key program objectives in engineering and development planning.
  • Manage planning and execution of product prototype builds with a cross-functional engineering team.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for build schedules as the primary contact for Contract Manufacturer partners.
  • Lead meetings to discuss project scope, set timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Facilitate internal design reviews and ensure effective feedback loops among teams.
  • Maintain communication and provide status updates to team members and executive management.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Opportunities for international travel to support builds.
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects with diverse materials and high aesthetic standards.
Full Job Description
As a Hardware Engineering Program Manager (HW EPM) you will be responsible for the technical management of the development and implementation process for the Electrical Design and components of one of our Audio Product Design teams.\n\nIn this role you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet key program objectives focusing on engineering, development planning and validation cycles. This involves engaging with cross functional teams to balance competing objectives, make a difference and embrace effective ways to deliver on the committed timelines.

Manage the planning and execution of product prototype builds, leading a cross-functional team of electrical, software, and mechanical engineers. Set and communicate clear objectives for the build schedule, serving as the primary point of contact for the program with Contract Manufacturer (CM) partners. Lead multi-functional engineering team meetings to discuss design scope, set timelines, and ensure timely completion. You'll understand the complexities of system integration and collaborate with teams to facilitate feedback through the internal design review process. Maintain good communication and provide multiple levels of status to individual contributors and executive management.

BS ME/EE degree or equivalent experience. At least 5 years of experience leading program management or electrical engineering design of product development.

Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, presentation and leadership skills Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities Deep understanding of rapid development cycles; remains flexible when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction Knowledge of product development processes as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes, electrical engineering fundamentals; prior experience with flex/MLB/module/SMT manufacturing and process is highly desirable Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex, ground breaking design strategies Participated in delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high esthetic quality Experience interfacing with cross functional teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing Embraces ambiguous situations and drives closure Ability to travel internationally to support builds

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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