The Strategic Supply Chain Management Engineering Program Manager will play a pivotal role in driving DRAM technology strategy and supplier engagements within Apple's Hardware Engineering organization. This position requires a deep understanding of the memory and semiconductor industry, focusing on technology selection, roadmap alignment, and risk mitigation. The role involves collaboration with various internal teams to ensure the successful ramp-up of high-volume memory devices. Additionally, the manager will synthesize complex data into clear narratives for senior leadership and travel internationally to supplier sites.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 20+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor or memory technology development.
• Proven experience in NPI program management with direct technical engagement with memory or semiconductor suppliers.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of the DRAM/memory industry, including technology roadmaps and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of DRAM architecture, device physics, and packaging technologies.
• Experience with memory qualification methodologies and failure analysis.
• Strong supplier engagement experience and capacity planning skills.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex engineering and supply chain data for executive audiences.

• Own DRAM technology strategy from technology selection through long-term roadmap alignment.
• Drive decisions on technology adoption, build priorities, and risk mitigation.
• Provide engineering-informed inputs to NPI supply cost models in partnership with Global Supply Management.
• Optimize supplier engineering performance by monitoring key metrics such as yield and reliability.
• Rapidly synthesize complex engineering and supply data into clear narratives for senior leadership.
• Proactively identify risks that could impact product strategy.
• Engage with international supplier engineering teams to facilitate smooth operations.
• Manage high volume silicon manufacturing processes across the full NPI lifecycle.
• Track details across complex engineering qualification and capacity trackers.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• 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.