Engineering Project Specialist - Apple Vision Pro

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.

Apple's Vision Pro team is looking for a resourceful Engineering Project Specialist to drive NPI build material planning and readiness for key technologies. Responsibilities will encompass material planning, CTB (Clear to Build) analysis and reporting, logistic readiness, procurement, and configuration management activities. Preferred candidate is a strategic problem solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate changes, analyze risks, and execute complex mitigation strategies in support of engineering development builds.

Description

• Drive NPI build planning activities, which can include managing build matrices for lower-level components/assemblies, building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, developing risk mitigation plans, and executing issue resolution.

• Manage material forecasting and planning with vendors and CMs. Drive Clear to Build (CTB) process and communicate changes to ensure clear visibility on materials lead-time, logistic readiness, and shipping plan that can meet the development builds.

• Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance team to create and manage development budgets and procurement activities

• Work closely with engineering design teams to create, structure and release Bills of Material (BOM), including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of supply chain management experience related to build planning, material clear to build, supplier management, logistics, budget, and procurement

• Proficient in MS Excel and iWork tools

• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal); able to work in a large cross-functional team environment

• Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities

• Attention to detail with multitasking and prioritization abilities

• Off-hour support required via email, phone or WebEx as needed

• Able and willing to travel internationally

• Education: BS/BA degree, or 4+ years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of configuration management and BOM structuring (preferably for hardware products)

• Experience with PLM tools

• Able to quickly learn new software applications to promote efficiency and productivity (i.e. Tableau)

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 $134,000 and $223,500, 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.