Audio Products, Product Design EPM
Aug 6, 2026 Cupertino, CA
About us
Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology
As a Product Design Engineering Program Manager (PD EPM) you will be responsible for the technical management of the development and implementation process for the mechanical components of one of our Audio Product Design teams.
Description
In this role, you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet key program objectives focusing on engineering, development planning and validation cycles. This involves engaging with cross-functional teams to balance competing objectives and meet challenging timelines. In addition, you will collaborate with teams throughout the design process and maintain communication with contributors and executive management.","responsibilities":"Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project
Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas for execution through final delivery of the product
Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with impacted teams to help drive them to closure
Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process
Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering and the vendors to meet aggressive schedules
Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners
Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors
Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running meetings among engineering stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, presentation and leadership skills
Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
4+ years of project management experience with experience in working with CM partners
Deep understanding of rapid development cycles; remains flexible when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction
Prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection and metal injection molding (MIM)
Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex, ground breaking design strategies
Participated in delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality
Experience interfacing with cross functional teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing
Embraces ambiguous situations and drives closure
Ability to travel internationally to support builds
Minimum Qualifications
At least 4-8+ years of experience leading program management or mechanical engineering design of product development
Experience shipping high volume products including experience working with CM partners
Detailed knowledge of product development cycles & strong understanding of manufacturing processes
BS ME/EE degree or equivalent
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.
Description
In this role, you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet key program objectives focusing on engineering, development planning and validation cycles. This involves engaging with cross-functional teams to balance competing objectives and meet challenging timelines. In addition, you will collaborate with teams throughout the design process and maintain communication with contributors and executive management.","responsibilities":"Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project
Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas for execution through final delivery of the product
Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with impacted teams to help drive them to closure
Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process
Drive drawing releases and tooling kickoff with PD Engineering and the vendors to meet aggressive schedules
Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners
Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors
Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running meetings among engineering stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, presentation and leadership skills
Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
4+ years of project management experience with experience in working with CM partners
Deep understanding of rapid development cycles; remains flexible when faced with uncertainty and changes in direction
Prior experience with metal stamping, forging, machining (CNC), die casting, plastic injection and metal injection molding (MIM)
Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage complex, ground breaking design strategies
Participated in delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality
Experience interfacing with cross functional teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing
Embraces ambiguous situations and drives closure
Ability to travel internationally to support builds
Minimum Qualifications
At least 4-8+ years of experience leading program management or mechanical engineering design of product development
Experience shipping high volume products including experience working with CM partners
Detailed knowledge of product development cycles & strong understanding of manufacturing processes
BS ME/EE degree or equivalent
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $175,500 – $311,700
- Posted: Aug 6, 2026