at Apple
Location
Cupertino, United States of America
Compensation
$157k–$237k USD
Type
full time
Posted
1 months ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
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Posted $237k · in the market band
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Join our dynamic Product Operations team. We lead the Operations technical teams during the development of the next generation products. As the technical lead for a product line, you will partner closely with multi disciplinary teams during all phases of development to enable product success.
In this position, you will have responsibility for products prior to launch, with the goal of enabling strong quality during the development cycle. This position partners with engineering, product development, reliability engineering operations, AppleCare, and component teams. Strong Quality engineering skills in technical, statistical knowledge, Failure analysis, Exec presentations, and program management experience are essential.
To be a successful team member within Product Operations you will partner with the Operations technical team (DFx, DFm, Test, SQE, PQE and others) during product development and high volume production. As a technical advisor for the product line, you will partner closely with Engineering throughout the lifecycle of development to enable operational success through to mass production.
Support technical readiness for during program development cycle
Drive project quality issues with material, process, fixtures, equipment etc. during the new-product phase to enable delivery of a mature product and manufacturing process into mass production
Utilize DOE, FMEA, and other industry-standard tools to proactively identify and address risks and optimize process parameters
Establish quality programs and process control plans for early detection of issues and to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability is consistently delivered
Manage the Product Quality Plan (PQP), innovating as needed to ensure robust quality for new products
Develop and implement new technologies to improve production quality, capacity, and efficiency
Succinctly communicate technical updates to the executive team
Own product quality strategy and execution
Manage the quality processes at the OEMs, including Incoming Quality Control (IQC), Outgoing Quality Control (OQC), Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT)
Ensure contract manufacturers are prepared for pre-production builds
Evaluate prospective suppliers regarding quality management
Incorporate lessons learned from sustaining / shipping products into design and process improvements for next-generation products
Work with commodity managers and supplier quality engineers to ensure component quality & reliability; make recommendations to improve design/test
International travel up to 25%
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of experience is Quality Engineering in a Manufacturing setting
MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Laser-focused on the smallest details and able to use data forensics to solve complex manufacturing assembly quality issues
Proven experience in one or more of the following subject areas: New Product Introduction / Design Engineering / Manufacturing Operations consumer electronics
Good understanding of electronic assembly processes
Solid understanding of statistical analysis and production control processes
Knowledgeable in data analysis and interpretation ; Tableau scripting and JMP scripting knowledge is preferred
Experience partnering with international contract manufacturers in mass production; experience traveling to manufacturing sites
Must be a self starter with innovation, integrity, and attention to detail
Outstanding communications skills
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!
The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
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