Apple Module Engineering and Technical team seeks a motivated and process-oriented Technical Program Manager to lead module process launches at suppliers for adapters, PSUs, etc. Responsibilities include reviewing module specifications and providing feedback to Apple Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Safety, and Test Engineering teams. The role involves working with suppliers on process capability to ensure modules meet specifications, leading multi-functional activities for operational readiness in NPI phases, providing technical direction to suppliers for process validation, and collaborating on manufacturing blueprints. The engineer will lead teams to establish capable processes, partner with suppliers for process optimization, FMEA, DFX, and fixture development, establish process and quality programs, drive technical issues during NPI, verify SOP compliance, and identify new technologies to enhance quality, capacity, and efficiency.
Must Have:- Lead module process launch at suppliers.
- Review module specifications and provide feedback.
- Lead suppliers on process capability to meet specifications.
- Lead multi-functional activities for operational readiness in NPI.
- Provide technical direction to establish and validate process capability.
- Collaborate on manufacturing blueprints including process flow and equipment design.
- Lead a team of engineers to establish capable processes.
- Partner with suppliers for process mapping & optimization, FMEA, DFX.
- Establish Process & Quality programs and Manufacturing Process Control Plans.
- Drive project technical and operational issues during NPI.
- Verify SOP compliance, Complete Line Qualification / Validation.
- Utilize DOE’s, FMEA and other Industry standard tools.
- Engage with GSM teams on costing strategy, ramp plans/yields & automation strategy.
- Develop robust processes for FA on customer returns.
- Evaluate prospective suppliers based on manufacturing/quality capability.