The Strategic Lead, Materials Development & Decarbonization at Apple focuses on integrating environmental and manufacturability considerations into material selection during early product development stages. This role involves collaboration with Product Design, Manufacturing Design, and global raw material vendors to influence critical material decisions. The position requires a hands-on approach to develop and implement material selection strategies and decarbonization roadmaps for Apple's primary materials. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure that material decisions align with product quality, cost, and sustainability goals.

• 5+ years of experience in materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain strategy, or similar roles with demonstrated influence on cross-functional decisions.
• Deep knowledge of primary metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, or polymer processing and material characterization.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with materials emphasis, Environmental Science, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience translating environmental and sustainability goals into technical roadmaps and vendor negotiations.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to influence through technical credibility and relationship building.

• Lead the development and implementation of material selection strategy and decarbonization roadmaps across Apple's primary materials.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Product Design Materials, Global Supply Management, Industrial Design, Quality Engineering, and the Environmental team.
• Ensure material decisions meet product quality, manufacturability, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and decarbonization goals.
• Communicate technical and business information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal forms.
• Employ project management tools to effectively plan and track work to completion.

• 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.