| Location | Cupertino |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $133,500–$201,600 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Website | https://www.apple.com/jobs |
Cupertino, California, United States HardwareImagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The people here at Apple don't just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!At Apple, Quality is one of the cornerstones of what makes our products and technologies phenomenal. Leading the team responsible for ensuring our customers receive the high quality and reliability they expect, in addition to enabling a design where quality is built in to scale large volumes at capable suppliers, is an exceptionally meaningful job requiring a broad array of technical and leadership skills. You will engage early in development to enable new technologies that go across Apple Products.Description We have an opportunity for an accomplished Product Quality Manager to be part of our New Product Introduction (NPI) and development teams, in support of next generation Apple products. Our Operations team enables the mass creation of impossible products. We work in tandem with Apple's renowned designers to develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve visionary specifications at massive production scale. We manage a network of supplier factories worldwide, with responsibility for our partners' delivery to aggressive schedules. Our focus is on elegant execution of extraordinary industrial designs, resulting in products that thrill our customers!Responsibilities Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phaseDevelop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scaleDevelop and implement cutting edge quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristicsCompile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specificationsLead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yieldsWork with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the productCoordinate all Mechanical Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locationsEstablish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to quality standardsDrive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team membersPresent quality readiness, performance, and path to closure on challenges to cross functional and executive audiencesEnsure operational technical readiness for all phases of the introduction cycle, including driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production buildsOwn and drive key operational metrics including yield and UPH to ensure complete ramp readinessDrive process development, documentation, optimization and validation, including all equipment requirement plansDevelop and implement new technologies to enhance production quality, capacity and efficiencyProvide regular VP level communication of technical health of programGenerate Product Quality Plan (PQP)Handle and triage quality critical issuesDrive ongoing product improvements with OEM partnersConduct periodic reviews of Field/Factory Quality Data with OEM partnersLead Weekly Quality Improvement ForumsSupport and attend new product development builds as requiredInternational Travel is required (up to 25%)Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following areas:injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume qualitymanufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics,BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalentPreferred Qualifications MS/MBA in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalentProficiency with 2D drawing, GD&T, alignments and 3D CAD modelingExperience in 3D measurement metrology and being able to develop and access fixtures designs and qualifications of toolingLaser-focused on the smallest details and able to use data forensics to solve complex manufacturing assembly quality issuesDirect experience partnering with functional engineering teams, with exceptional ability to build relationshipsGood communication skills: verbal and written EnglishAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,500 and $201,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.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 applicantAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace.Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants.Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.