Job description
Key Responsibilities: 1. Program Management: - Lead and handle the planning, execution, and delivery of projects related to test fixture development and deployment across the NPI lifecycle. - Ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are defined, supervised, and met. - Coordinate multi-functional teams and handle collaborator communications to ensure project alignment and cohesion. - Encourage open communication and collaborative problem-solving. 2. RISK MANAGEMENT: - Identify, assess, and handle program/project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are developed and implemented to address potential impacts. - Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across functions. 3. EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION AND INITIATIVE LEADERSHIP: - Continually identify and drive efficiency improvement opportunities throughout the test fixture NPI lifecycle, optimizing processes for effectiveness, supply chain resiliency and cost efficiency. - Lead and collaborate with multi-functional partners to turn lessons learned/risks identified into clear, logical problem statements; solutions that meet the needs of our unique user group; and, when possible, resolve if/how to scale solutions beyond the needs of our group to Apple at large. 4. MANUFACTURING & DESIGN MANAGEMENT: - Leverage experience in manufacturing and/or design management to provide valuable insights and mentorship in the development and execution of test fixture projects. - Ensure design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and other key processes are optimally conducted.