Industrial Engineering Program Manager

Industrial Engineering Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Posted : Jun 11, 2025

Role Number : 200606265

Summary

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. We believe that 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. In this highly impactful role, you will be leading efforts to make things better, may it be products, processes, or systems. You will bring your passion and thirst for excellence in the fields of digital manufacturing and factory efficiency to drive improvements and new technologies at our manufacturing facilities to ensure optimum use of resources.

Description

Modeling and evaluating discrete process simulations

Designing the layout of the plant using computer-aided design / manufacturing (CAD / CAM) software to build 3D models

Designing, developing, and installing plant control systems

Liaising with designers, researchers, and engineering consultants

Investigating process ergonomics and coming up with solutions for any perceived issues

Factory Efficiency and Metrics

Calculating production costs and metrics that include time, labor, space, equipment, and overhead

Maintaining product process flow, layout, and parameters

Implementing lean principles to various factory-related processes

Deciding on the effective use of resources, e.g., raw materials, equipment, and labor

Factory benchmarking for best in class metrics

Design, develop, and apply engineering, mathematical models, simulation, and optimization models to drive solutions to complex manufacturing operations problems / challenges

Work on building heuristics to analyze factory collected data and define methodologies for answering key manufacturing questions

Visiting CMs and other production sites to lead IE discussions, evaluate onsite processes, and provide improvement direction

Managing development and implementation of projects at contract manufacturers (CMs)

Ability to travel internationally 20%

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, data science, or manufacturing

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations research, or engineering discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer a Master's degree in industrial engineering, operations research, or engineering discipline

Ability to run discrete event simulation in FlexSIM and PlantSIM

Exposure to ergonomic validations using Siemens Jack or Process Simulate Human

Experience with Design for Assembly / Manufacturing

Experience with Lean Manufacturing

Exposure to predetermined time standards such as MODAPTS, MOST, or MTM

Experience in Operations Research / Mathematical optimization

Familiar with the fundamentals of machine learning and deep learning

Good interpersonal, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills

Strong project management skills and the ability to work to tight project deadlines

Experience with SQL and / or Python

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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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.

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.