Technical Program Manager - iPad

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish. We don't just create products - we create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of our 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. We have an opportunity for a Technical Program Manager.

The Technical Program Manager works in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi-functional team of Design, Supplier Quality, Test, and Global Supply Chain Managers to ensure top quality products and drive perfection into what we do.

In this highly visible technical lead role, you will be working with cross- functional teams and vendors to demonstrate your outstanding ability to combine knowledge of Optics, electronics, and projector module manufacturing with mechanics and manufacturing process / process controls / Automation and deliver results on a tight timeline is a requirement. Up to 25-30% domestic/international travel is expected.Work with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, Provide leadership and drive yield, efficiency, and other production matrices to target; operational excellence in bringing-up scalable and sustainable mass-production process Areas of ownership will include factory set-up and sustenance of technical operations functions associated with optical module manufacturing, including SMT, Assembly, and Test processes Executive level status reports including BRR (build readiness review), NPR (New Product Review), ok2X, etc Analyze data from factory, customer, field, etc, develop action plan and quality decision based on the data Drive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid issues early in development cycle Call out key concerns and options timely for resolutions to senior managementDegree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial preferred), or graduate degree in supply chain and/or operations. Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process developmentFamiliarity 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