Engineering Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of factory test equipment, from material planning to vendor qualification and deployment
• Lead Clear-to-Build (CTB) tracking for test stations to identify shortages and drive expedited solutions
• Oversee equipment allocation and delivery to ensure alignment with product development lifecycles
• Lead pilot deployments of new test equipment and operational processes across global, multi-factory environments
• Act as the primary interface between HWTE, test equipment vendors, and Contract Manufacturers (CMs)
• Perform root-cause analysis on vendor quality issues and drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in program management within a multi-factory hardware manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of hardware manufacturing lifecycles and equipment deployment
• Proficiency in PLM systems and manufacturing business processes (BOMs, CM interactions)
• Skilled in using Excel, Numbers, and Keynote for strategic presentations and data tracking
• Experience applying quality control methodologies such as 8D and CAPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Quality Management certification (e.g., CQE)
• Ability to leverage modern productivity tools, including GenAI, to streamline workflows
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20%)

About the Company

Apple creates products that revolutionize entire industries. Our Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) organization focuses on driving operational excellence and ensuring the seamless production of world-class hardware through rigorous testing and vendor management.