Technical Program Manager - Core Technologies

Cupertino Until 9/29/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create 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.

Description

The Technical Program Manager will engage with supplier engineers and the Apple cross-functional team to develop and deliver core technologies that create new experiences for our customers.  You will act as a link between Apple Design and supplier manufacturing processes, focusing on the details that produce brilliant products through high-volume manufacturing. Furthermore, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all technical risks associated with a product are identified and closed or mitigated to enable a successful ramp.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process development

Familiarity with factory operations, 5S, operator training, safety, and security.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Metal forming

Molding

Precision pick and place

Glue dispensing

Laser welding

Coil Winding

Heat pressing

Soldering

Additive Manufacturing

Machine Learning

Fixture fabrication

Experience with compiling data and making recommendations for product designs and assembly drawings. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.

Experience using process control methodologies, PFMEA, and in-depth failure analysis methods

Experience simulating line throughput and bottleneck resolution for high volume mass production

Demonstrated program management capabilities: schedule management, written and verbal communication, risk management, and escalation.
Proven track record of leading a multi-functional team in order to achieve new product objectives inclusive of quality, yield, and cost
Proven track record of solving complex problems in a timely fashion
Experience working with international OEM partners
Self-starter with innovation, integrity, and attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial preferred), or graduate degree in supply chain and/or operations.

About this role

Summary

Manage development and delivery of core technologies, coordinate with suppliers, mitigate risks, and lead cross-functional teams.

Job title

Technical Program Manager - Core Technologies

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Cupertino, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

design and manufacturing process developmentfactory operationsSix Sigmaprocess controlprogram management

Preferred skills

engineering degreesupply chaininternational OEM experience

Specializations

manufacturingprocess developmentmetal forminglaser weldingmachine learning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City