Engineering Program Manager (Product Design Engineering)

Quick Facts

• Focus: Program management for mechanical components in Input/iPad accessory development
• Collaboration: Cross-functional engineering teams and external OEM/vendor partners
• Process ownership: System definition, architecture closure, planning, validation, and launch readiness

Description

Own and drive new product development for mechanical components in the Input and iPad System team. You will manage day-to-day program execution across engineering, development planning, and validation cycles, balancing cross-functional priorities to meet aggressive deliverable timelines. Work closely with cross-functional Engineering teams focused on next-generation iPad and Input accessories such as Pencil and keyboards.

Role Description

This Engineering Program Manager provides technical management of the development and implementation process for mechanical components for an Input device or iPad product development team, quickly adapting to evolving cross-functional needs.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 3+ years of 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)
• Ability to drive architecture/technical closure in early stages of a project
• Ability to manage feature baseline, schedule, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas
• Strong executive and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Benefits

Benefits are not specified in the provided job posting.