Apple is looking for a leader to manage a team responsible for taking TV, Homepod, and Power products from concept to mass production, focusing on innovation, selection, and implementation of high-volume manufacturing processes within a global supply chain.
Requirements
- Proven track record of developing scalable manufacturing processes for plastics and metals in the consumer electronics industry or equivalent
- Experience in tool/fixture design - automation experience a plus
- Demonstrated ability to design structured DOEs and use statistical/data analysis tools to make data driven decisions
Responsibilities
- Research new materials, processes, and equipment to enable amazing designs and smooth transitions from development to mass production.
- Own creation of the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to final assembly, with a dedication to focus where needed to enable program success even if outside your area of expertise
- Engage early with Industrial/Product Design and Vendors to provide DFM/DFA feedback to enable the most innovative designs on the market.
- Identify needed innovations and develop accordingly to enable the product vision
- Develop innovative solutions that enable Apple’s long term Environmental and Product goals, including but not limited to sustainable manufacturing, LCA tracking / Co2 reduction, and closed-loop manufacturing life cycle
- Resolve, define, and organize tasks for your team to ensure your team is executing on the correct issues to enable on quality, on time, and in budget launches.
- Demonstrated ability to design structured DOEs and use statistical/data analysis tools to make data driven decisions
Other
- 10+ years engineering work experience, including 5+ years as a direct people Manager.
- Bachelors degree or above in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Fluent in English, Mandarin skills a bonus
- Ability and willingness to work independently and travel (domestic + international) frequently
- Proven leader, with ability to distill ambiguous situations to set clear objectives for your team and to be nimble when presented with new information
