Engineering Project Specialist - SoftGoods Apple Watch Bands
Our SoftGoods Project Management team is made up of Engineering Project Managers (EPM) and Project Specialists (EPS) within the Hardware Engineering organization. You will be part of a passionate group of people who enjoy what they do and the products they create. Why SoftGoods? We work with textiles, silicone and soft polymers. Our mission is to use these incredible materials to enable new product categories and to enhance Apple's existing product lines. Bringing Apple engineering and precision to products made of soft materials is an exciting challenge and requires a creative and open-minded approach. We have a talented team of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We all work together to develop the best SoftGoods products in the world.
Description
As an EPS in this role, you will be primarily focused on SoftGoods Watch Band programs related to Apple Watch. Your primary focuses will be structuring Bill of Materials (BOMs), reviewing PD drawings, creating and maintaining build matrices, communicating with suppliers, and creating/processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). You will also contribute to allocation management, maintaining Apple Security product requirements, and overseeing shipment logistics.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with overseas vendors preferred
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree or 3+ years of industry experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a large cross-functional team
Experience managing, organizing and maintaining large quantities of data
Critical thinking with detailed accuracy
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
Ability to react to re-sets and changes in a time sensitive environment
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Combination of organizational and detail-oriented skills when working on multiple projects
Monitor material requirements to support builds
Ability to influence, effectively communicate and drive deadlines with vendors (either CM or part vendors)
Proficient in MS Excel, Agile and SAP
Understand configuration management
Understanding of complex Bill of Materials (preferably for hardware products)
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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 $101,192 and $197,500 annualized, 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.
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