Manager, Core Technologies Technical Program Management

Scope of the role will be to lead the teams that:
- Provide Technical leadership for manufacturing operations at multiple vendors and sites across tight timelines.
- Drive contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production builds.
- Drive Production process development, documentation, optimization and validation.
- Develops and implements new technologies to improve production quality, capacity and efficiency.
- Sets standard practices and independently settles impact to design approaches
and parameters to the final product.

Provides direction, mentorship and resources to other engineering groups and project leaders as well as factory technicians. Act as lead engineer on a variety of projects and participates in the project planning of major sub-projects. Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions:
- Design for Manufacturability.
- Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure manufacturability of new products.
- Product Engineering.
- Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
- Process Engineering.
- Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency.
- Failure/Data Analysis.
- Plans, develops and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.
- Provide regular VP level communication of technical health of program.

10+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing operations with 3 to 5
years of people management experience
Relevant experience leading teams while introducing products into manufacturing
and high volume production
Hands-on in the factory processes, with frequent time spent on the factory floor
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to concisely understand and communicate issues, and lead the team to a solution
Excellent interpersonal skills required, including frequent presentations to executive leadership presenting top issues, solutions, recommendations + path to closure
Ability to travel internationally 25%-35%
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline

Proven technical skills, including experience and thorough understanding of wafer level, component, PCBA, module assembly, test, pack-out processes, and process integration
Working knowledge of injection molding, stamping, plating, micro-machining, thin film coatings is a plus
Experience in product design a plus
Highly motivated and able to drive issues to closure
In-depth knowledge in quality methodologies with common tools, including process capability statistical analysis
Analysis, DOE, FMEA, SPC, Failure Analysis, Data Analysis, etc
Understand and tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level
Excellent problem solver, using structured problem-solving methodology to assign root cause, plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actions
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups
Strong communicator who can translate high-level goals into tangible action plans
Excellent program management skills, experience working in a matrix environment
Proven record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required
Excellent project/program management skills (planning, cost, delivery, risk analysis).
Direct experience leading any of the following functional engineering teams a plus: ME, EE, TE, Technical Operations, etc
Experience working with international OEM partners
JMP, Tableau, & Six Sigma experience a plus
Master's degree or MBA is a plus

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It takes deeply dedicated, intelligent and hard-working individuals to maintain and
exceed the high expectations for the exciting iPhone brand at Apple. You will lead a
team of engineers and others in support of new product development as well as
sustaining operations and ensuring the contract manufacturer readiness for high volume
production. You will bring your knack and thirst to drive all technical operational issues
related to optical Sensing modules and components & related manufacturing processes
to ensure effective closure of all issues to enable operational success of the entire new
product introduction cycle and into the mass production phase.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $196,200 and $295,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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