Engineering Program Specialist - Accessories

Engineering Program Specialist - Accessories

At Apple, we believe our greatest innovations start with our people. By embracing a diverse team, we spark creativity and curiosity. With talented and motivated individuals, we drive innovation and achieve remarkable results. Together, we collaborate and tackle challenges to create exceptional products for our customers. When we all contribute our unique skills and strengths, we unlock our full potential and accomplish extraordinary things. You won't just be joining a team—you'll be making a meaningful impact and achieving incredible milestones together. Here at Apple, your contributions will shape the future, and you'll have the opportunity to do the best work of your life.

Description

The Accessories Engineering Program Management Team is seeking a passionate and motivated System Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) who excels at attention to detail and will oversee and support Accessories program NPI builds, including logistics, allocations, product security, and budgets and finances. An EPS on our team must be an organized, detail-oriented collaborator with strong prioritization skills and excellent communication abilities. They must be self-motivated and a fearless driver, ready to work with the Engineering Program Management team and multifunctional engineering teams to manage the risks and requirements associated with the success of each engineering program build. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join our team and contribute something amazing.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with engineering teams to create part numbers and structure complex BOMs

- Create, manage, and process Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, and Deviations

- Manage multiple projects concurrently across cross functional teams

- Lead, manage and partner with Program Managers and Finance on development budgets, procurement activities, and monthly or quarterly budget reporting

- Create Purchase Requisitions and maintain Purchase Order invoice reconciliations, including Goods Receipts

- Manage material, allocations, schedules, deliverables, logistics, and shipments with internal teams and contract manufacturers

- Plan and track NPI hardware allocations for engineering teams across multiple sites

- Manage prototype hardware inventory and distribution

- Schedule and host reviews, and compile presentations for executive leadership

- Oversee compliance with Apple security and safety product requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Minimum 3+ years of NPI program management (or consumer electronics industry related) experience related with budget, procurement, logistics, and overseas supplier/contract manufacturer management

- Knowledge of configuration management and BOM structuring (preferably for hardware products)

- Ability to react to re-sets and changes in a time sensitive and fast pace environment

- Off-hour support required via email, phone or WebEx as needed

- Proven track record of excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

- Finance, operations, or program management background

- Proficiency in R&D finance and key business concepts

- Proficient in Tableau

- Have an understanding of complex Bills of Materials and documentation experience

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a large cross-functional team

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially when managing multiple projects

- Ability to react to re-sets and changes in a time sensitive and fast pace environment

- BS degree or industry experience

- Willing to travel if needed

Pay & Benefits

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 $118,500 and $244,100, 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.

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.