This role at Apple involves leading a team of engineers in support of new product development and sustaining operations. The focus is on ensuring contract manufacturer readiness for high volume production and driving technical operational issues related to SMT and system integration processes. Candidates should be passionate and dedicated, contributing to the innovation that defines Apple's products and services. The position requires strong project management skills and experience in a matrix organization.

• 8+ years of strong work experience in precision assembly, inspection, and validation.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field.
• Meaningful experience in introducing products into manufacturing or high volume production.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Direct experience leading functional engineering teams such as ME, EE, TE, or DFX.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 40%.
• Validated working experience with DFm and DFx.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, servomotors, PLC, and PC-based control systems.
• Master's degree considered a plus.

• Lead a team of engineers in support of new product development.
• Ensure contract manufacturer readiness for high volume production.
• Drive technical operational issues related to SMT and system integration processes.
• Manage project planning, cost, and delivery.
• Communicate effectively in a worldwide environment.
• Achieve consistent cost reduction and project management success.
• Understand and manage tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part levels.

• 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.