The Audio NPI PM organization role at Apple is focused on leading the team within WW Operations and serving as the primary operations interface to the core product development team. The NPI PM will be responsible for ensuring the successful launch of products while meeting cost, quality, schedule, availability, and customer experience goals. This position requires collaboration with various internal and external teams to manage project launches effectively. The role emphasizes strong communication and relationship-building skills to navigate complex operational challenges.

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
• Experience working with off-shore manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
• Extraordinary ability to build relationships
• Clear, consistent communication
• Technical expertise and prior OEM management experience
• MS preferred
• MBA a plus

• Lead ramp availability for all product modules with Materials, Quality, Engineering, and other internal and external teams.
• Ensure security, materials, equipment, fixtures, staffing, training, and documentation plans are in place at our partners.
• Drive responsive supply chains that optimize lowest costs, operational flexibility, and high quality.
• Assess, analyze, consolidate, and communicate risk and status clearly and succinctly to management.
• Provide links from the Cupertino Ops & Engineering Teams to the Factory teams during product introduction.

• 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.