The Manufacturing Design Program Manager (MDPM) at Apple is responsible for overseeing the development activities of process development, operations, and quality teams within the Manufacturing Design group. This role requires a blend of business and technical knowledge to guide the team in creating processes for innovative products. The MDPM will engage with engineering teams, executive leadership, and the international supply chain to ensure timely readiness for mass production. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for managing competing priorities and fostering collaboration.

• 7+ years of professional experience
• 2+ years of program management experience with accomplishments in concept to market product development
• BSME or BSIE, or equivalent; MBA is a plus
• Ability to travel internationally 25% or more
• Extraordinary leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with consumer electronics devices is preferred
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary groups, driving schedules and tasks
• Experience leading team meetings and syncs
• Ability to lead without authority, foster trust, and build credibility
• An understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes, operations management, and supply chain management
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated critical thinking capabilities
• Experience presenting to executive level management on program status, recommendations, and priorities
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and requests

• Create process development schedules indicating critical path and key decision milestones
• Facilitate communication and cross-functional alignment within the Manufacturing Design organization and with other Apple teams
• Drive suppliers, integrating their deliverables and schedules into the overall project
• Utilize a multi-functional team of engineers to meet overall program objectives
• Lead meetings and document action items and progress, identifying and prioritizing project tasks and risks
• Hold team members accountable for meeting schedule commitments
• Drive issue resolution and risk management in order to meet timelines
• Coordinate weekly executive level presentations, crafting the message and prioritizing open items

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.