What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apple Watch Product Design Engineering Program Specialist position at Apple?
Are you passionate about extraordinary engineering? Will you help us build the next generation of Apple products? Come join us in this highly collaborative role, where you will help Apple build state of the art technologies for world-renowned Apple products. You will become an integral part of a team that champions engineering excellence, creativity and Are you passionate about extraordinary engineering? Will you help us build the next generation of Apple products? Come join us in this highly collaborative role, where you will help Apple build state of the art technologies for world-renowned Apple products. You will become an integral part of a team that champions engineering excellence, creativity and innovation.
The Apple Watch Engineering Program Management Team is looking for a resourceful and energetic Product Design Engineering Program Specialist (PD EPS) to assist material management, supply chain management, and factory readiness in support of our Apple Watch PD group. 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 and contract manufacturers to balance several competing objectives and meet aggressive deliverable timelines.
Description
Oversee material availability activities for all level builds. Includes overseeing team that drives factory data and accuracy. Assist in handling status reports/communications and escalations.
System level parts list (BOM). Includes initiation (in Nimbus), coordination of updates and stuffing between various EPSs/EPMs, accuracy of configurations, and implementation at OEM site (in conjunction with in region EPS team).
Provide direction on quantity and build strategy to Module EPSs/EPMs and System EPSs/EPMs.
Drive budget and all vendor level BPOs.
Create Purchase Order Requisitions, maintain invoice tracking and goods receipts.
Travel (approx. two week trips) and manage logistics of parts/BOM at builds.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with ERP software.
Off-hour support experience through email, slack, phone or WebEx.
Knowledge of product development processes as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes.
NPI program management background.
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree or 3 years of industry experience.
Experience managing, organizing and maintaining large quantities of data.
Unparalleled multitasking abilities.
Detail oriented accuracy.
Top-notch critical thinking skill-set.
Strong communication (written and verbal) within our team and across the organization.
Self motivated with ability to adapt and react to resets and changes in a time sensitive environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a large cross-functional team.
Proficient in MS Excel and/or Numbers.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .