Job description

The Technical Program Manager will engage with supplier engineers and the Apple cross-functional team to develop and deliver core technologies that create new experiences for our customers. You will act as a link between Apple Design and supplier manufacturing processes, focusing on the details that produce brilliant products through high-volume manufacturing. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all technical risks associated with a product are identified and closed or mitigated to enable a successful ramp. Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process development Familiarity with factory operations, 5S, operator training, safety, and security. Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: 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. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles. 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 in order to achieve new product objectives inclusive of 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 Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial preferred), or graduate degree in supply chain and/or operations.

Requirements

Must-haves

Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process development
Familiarity with factory operations, 5S, operator training, safety, and security.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Metal forming
Precision pick and place
Glue dispensing
Laser welding
Coil Winding
Heat pressing
Additive Manufacturing
Machine Learning
Fixture fabrication
Experience with compiling data and making recommendations for product designs and assembly drawings. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.
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 in order to achieve new product objectives inclusive of 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

Nice-to-haves

Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial preferred), or graduate degree in supply chain and/or operations.

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Keywords to mirror

machine learning

Platform: apple
Effort: medium