Apple is hiring : Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager - Audio in Cupertino

Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager - Audio

Cupertino, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted : Sep 11, 2025

Weekly Hours : 40

Role Number : 200619951-0836

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. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

In this highly visible role you will lead a team responsible for taking products from concept to mass production for Apple’s TV, Homepod, and Power products. You’ll use your demonstrated tenacity and curiosity to solve seemingly impossible problems managing full life cycle NPI programs. Your team will be directly responsible for innovation, selection, and implementation of high volume manufacturing processes in a global supply chain.

Responsibilities

Research new materials, processes, and equipment to enable amazing designs and smooth transitions from development to mass production. Own creation of the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to final assembly, with a dedication to focus where needed to enable program success even if outside your area of expertise

Engage early with Industrial / Product Design and Vendors to provide DFM / DFA feedback to enable the most innovative designs on the market. Identify needed innovations and develop accordingly to enable the product vision

Develop innovative solutions that enable Apple’s long term Environmental and Product goals, including but not limited to sustainable manufacturing, LCA tracking / Co2 reduction, and closed-loop manufacturing life cycle

Resolve, define, and organize tasks for your team to ensure your team is executing on the correct issues to enable on quality, on time, and in budget launches. Emphasis on continued team development to continually increase team capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years engineering work experience, including 5+ years as a direct people Manager.

Bachelors degree or above in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluent in English, Mandarin skills a bonus

Proven track record of developing scalable manufacturing processes for plastics and metals in the consumer electronics industry or equivalent

Experience in tool / fixture design - automation experience a plus

Demonstrated ability to design structured DOEs and use statistical / data analysis tools to make data driven decisions

Ability and willingness to work independently and travel (domestic + international) frequently

Proven leader, with ability to distill ambiguous situations to set clear objectives for your team and to be nimble when presented with new information

Pay & Benefits

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 $165,400 and $248,200, 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. (https : / / www.apple.com / careers / us / benefits.html)

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 (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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