Sr. EE Hardware Engineering Project Specialist - Apple Vision Pro

Summary
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.

Do you have a passion for new technology development? Are you a highly motivated, organized person with an interest in PCBA materials management? Engineering Project Specialists play a critical role in electrical hardware new product development by managing material procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for materials readiness, availability, and visibility. You will also be responsible for processing engineering change orders (ECOs) and related PCBA BOM management activities in Agile or other product lifecycle management (PLM) tool. We are seeking a team player who is highly organized, able to prioritize issues, and track details to manage the risks associated with early manufacturing builds!



Description
Responsible for on time material readiness for engineering development builds of EE hardware. This position works closely with key cross-functional teams from Engineering Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Component Engineering, Product Design, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers to ensure we have efficient process and clear visibility on our procurement strategy. Your successful ability to partner with OEMs and the sourcing team on material strategy will directly impact build success.

Responsibilities include: 

Clear to Build (CTB) management: providing visibility to materials supply, highlighting potential risks and mitigations for all PCBA level builds; Troubleshooting material challenges to achieve CTB
Leading contract manufacturing (CM) materials team to drive factory data and accuracy, and process  
Presenting regular updates to cross-functionals and leadership regarding material availability and escalations when needed
Creating/processing NPI related ECO's and sustaining ECO's that affect part changes throughout the lifecycle of the products
Generating purchase requisitions, communicating with contract manufacturing finance teams, and conducting invoice review
Supervising material shipping logistics for new product development builds, identifying risks and mitigations
Executing multiple project timelines related to supplier on-time delivery performance throughout the development cycle
Collecting, receiving and distributing incoming shipments from the office mail room, shipping warehouse, secure logistics warehouse, and from deliveries directly from vendors at the office. Includes physically moving and lifting packages as needed.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and explore how we can have you be part of our team. We embrace diversity, encourage creativity, and strive for perfection.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer.

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