Product Design Engineering Program Manager

Summary

Looking for a Product Design Engineering Program Manager to own and drive new product development in the Input and iPad System team. Be responsible for the technical management of the development and implementation process for the mechanical components of one of our Input Devices or iPad product development teams. In this role you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet the overall program objectives focusing on engineering, development planning and validation cycles. This involves engaging with large cross functional teams to balance several competing objectives and meet aggressive deliverable timelines.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years experience in Engineering program management or mechanical engineering managing cross functional teams on hardware and software integration in rapid development cycles. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills; ability to inspire teams and tailor messaging to diverse audiences. Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities Demonstrated resilience and flexibility amidst ambiguity and changing direction. Deep understanding of product development and manufacturing processes with solid mechanical engineering fundamentals. Experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection molding, and metal injection molding is highly desirable. Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage complex designs and technical strategies effectively. Experience delivering products which require driving multiple external vendors to deliver materials of high quality within challenging timelines. Experience collaborating across cross functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing. Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support Engineering efforts (up to 30%)

Description

This Input and iPad PD EPM will work closely with cross functional Engineering teams who are focused on the development of the key technologies that enable next generation iPad and Input accessories such as Pencil and keyboards. This means you are someone capable of quickly gaining understanding of program and cross functional needs and keeping up with their dynamic nature.

Responsibilities

Support system definition and drive closure to architecture and technical opens in the early stages of a project. Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas from concept through launch. Lead efficient resolution of complex engineering challenges by enabling data driven decisions and ensuring timely convergence across stakeholders. Drive drawing releases, tooling decisions, and vendor engagement to ensure manufacturing readiness and alignment with build milestones. Oversee prototype build planning and execution in partnership with OEMs, external vendors, and engineering groups to validate design intent and unblock integration issues. Foster strong partnerships across cross-functional teams, including System Engineering, Product Design, Software, Operations, and Reliability to drive program execution. Communicate program updates with clarity and precision - distilling technical details into actionable insights for executive and cross-functional audiences.