Technical Program Manager Cables

Summary

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Description

Apple is looking for a Technical Project Manager in Hanoi, Vietnam to lead a team of engineers (DFx, DFm, test, SQE, PQE, etc) in the development of cables and accessories. In this role, you will serve as the senior operations technical lead during all engineering builds and product ramps. You will act as the primary bridge between Apple Design and our suppliers’ manufacturing teams, providing a single technical voice to product project teams and ensuring the successful introduction of new products.

Responsibilities

• Engage with design and program management teams at the beginning stages of New Product Introduction (NPI), providing continuous feedback based on manufacturing process development and evolution.
• Provide technical assessments of existing or new manufacturing partners.
• Identify and implement manufacturing processes that meet product design requirements.
• Develop comprehensive test processes to ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop fixtures that guarantee correct performance and mechanical requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage key technical risks associated with a product, ensuring they are closed or mitigated to enable a high-quality product ramp.
• Ensure a smooth handoff of the product to the Supplier Quality Engineering team.
• Drive the resolution of complex technical issues during bring-up and throughout the life of the product, identifying necessary technical changes to support operations.
• Partner closely with engineering and operational program teams through all phases of development and product introduction to enable success.
• Frequently travel to domestic and international supplier facilities and CM factories
  
  

• Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Validated experience supporting new product launches to mass production from a mechanical, system engineering, or product development perspective with a solid understanding of DFM, DOE, and SPC techniques.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate high-level goals into clear, actionable plans
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally on a frequent basis
  
  

• Deep understanding of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and Engineering Requirement Specifications (ERS)
• Proficient in statistical analysis with hands-on experience in JMP or Minitab
• Comfortable building and managing cross-functional networks across internal teams and external partners (suppliers, contract manufacturers)
• Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies — from failure analysis through to root cause identification, corrective action, and prevention
• Solid experience in precision manufacturing, automation, and assembly processes — with a strong preference for time spent on the factory floor
• Passionate about the consumer electronics industry with relevant experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or product development
• Familiar with modern technologies, including Python, Machine Learning, and AI, and eager to leverage them to advance quality and operational outcomes
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a strong advantage, given the nature of supplier and factory engagements across the region