This role is part of Apple's Beats Org, focusing on launching innovative and cost-efficient products. The position requires collaboration with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and reliability. The successful candidate will manage mechanical components and drive design for manufacturability while maintaining cost targets. Strong communication and strategic relationship-building skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field
• Intimate knowledge of a typical stage/gate product development process
• Strong technical background with an understanding of product design and manufacturing processes
• Factory experience related to forming and finishing processes, particularly in consumer electronics
• Deep expertise with should cost modeling and maintaining a costed BOM
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills in multinational environments
• Ability to travel approximately 20% internationally and 30% domestically
• BSME or equivalent; MBA is a plus

• Engage with engineering teams during early product development phases to provide feedback on architecture and cost.
• Work with early development supplier partners to define overall architecture while balancing cost.
• Investigate and propose alternative manufacturing processes, materials, designs, and suppliers to optimize costs.
• Manage overall mechanical cost BOM and influence cross-functional teams to meet cost targets.
• Collaborate with operations partners to understand the impact of design decisions on downstream processes.
• Identify and select the right supplier partners to ensure product quality and long-term cost-competitiveness.
• Develop supplier relationships to align vendor mindsets with organizational needs.
• Identify and drive special projects related to costs and develop scalable cost solutions.
• Liaise between operational cross-functional teams and operations-focused GSM teammates to support quality and supply.

• 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.