CapEx Early Engagement Program Manager

Apple’s CapEx Early Engagement Team sits at a unique intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and finance – allowing individuals broad insight into the launch of new products. The Team plays a critical role in finding ways to optimize the manufacturing process by identifying and implementing better ways of designing, managing and buying the equipment used in the manufacturing of our products.

This demanding and fast-paced role requires a broad set of skills: engineering, data, and operations knowledge to identify opportunities; working with varied teams from engineering to procurement to influence opportunities to work on; and adept and detail-oriented program management skills to see an opportunity being executed to a successful completion. A CapEx Early Engagement team member has the ability to bring a large benefit to Apple’s bottom line.

Understand the technical aspects of equipment/stations in Apple factories to identify opportunities for cost/space optimization
Be adept with data analysis in order to identify and parse process-related opportunities.
Be a genuine relationship builder and drive cross-functional teams on consensus of the opportunities.
Know how to organize projects including schedules, teams, and motivation, and be able to think multiple steps ahead in order to mitigate project risks.
Be skilled with numbers, such as being able to calculate ROIs and budgets. - Succinctly communicate overall equipment status to the management team
Travel internationally to support early project planning and execution (up to 25%)

3 + years experience in manufacturing operations
Bachelors Degree in an Engineering field

Masters Degree in an Engineering field or MBA
Looking for a sharp, high performer with a strong engineering/technical background (ME, IE, RF or EE preferred) and excellent logic skills. MBA a plus.
Experience in manufacturing assembly & Test equipment and/or automation design is highly preferred
Knowledge in data analysis (python, R, VBA, Tableau) is desirable.
Impeccable organizational, multi-tasking, and management skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbally and written

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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 $128,400 and $236,700, 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

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