Product Quality Manager - VisionPro

Cupertino, California, United States$128,400 - $193,8003+ years

Imagine 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.

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!

Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase
Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale
Develop and implement cutting edge quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields
Work with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
Coordinate all Mechanical Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations
Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to quality standards
Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members
Present quality readiness, performance, and path to closure on challenges to cross functional and executive audiences
Ensure operational technical readiness for all phases of the introduction cycle, including driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production builds
Own and drive key operational metrics including yield and UPH to ensure complete ramp readiness
Drive process development, documentation, optimization and validation, including all equipment requirement plans
Develop and implement new technologies to enhance production quality, capacity and efficiency
Provide regular VP level communication of technical health of program
Generate Product Quality Plan (PQP)
Handle and triage quality critical issues
Drive ongoing product improvements with OEM partners
Conduct periodic reviews of Field/Factory Quality Data with OEM partners
Lead Weekly Quality Improvement Forums
Support and attend new product development builds as required
International Travel is required (up to 25%)

3+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following areas:
product development, enclosures, castings, plastic parts, glass parts,
injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume quality
manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics,
Medical Devices, etc)
BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent

MS/MBA in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency with 2D drawing, GD&T, alignments and 3D CAD modeling
Experience in 3D measurement metrology and being able to develop and access fixtures designs and qualifications of tooling
Laser-focused on the smallest details and able to use data forensics to solve complex manufacturing assembly quality issues
Direct experience partnering with functional engineering teams, with exceptional ability to build relationships
Good communication skills: verbal and written English

At 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 $128,400 and $193,800, 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 applicant

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