Technical Program Manager (TPM), Korea
Seoul, Seoul-si, Korea (Republic of)
Operations and Supply Chain
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 do not just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. It is the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts..
We have a wonderful opportunity for Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Camera/depth sensing as part of our Product Technical Operations for Korea.
In this role, you will take the lead in driving technical, operational and quality issues related to camera /depth sensing from the earliest stages of NPI, engineering builds, ramp up and sustaining product lifecycles. You will work with camera/depth module design and process teams to quickly resolve technical and operational issues and interface between sub-component vendors and downstream module integrators.
The scope covers all camera/depth components used in all cameras and all systems.
We invite you to join us on this journey and help us leave the world better than we found it!
Key Qualifications
- Proven technical skills and deep understanding of end to end manufacturing processes for small foam factor electrical-mechanical modules, from SMT, Assembly to Test, and Pack-out
- Minimum 8 years experiences in an engineering/technical role, with extensive exposures to factory management, scaling/bringing up high volume production lines
- Detailed understanding of manufacturing process design, DFX, ramp/capacity planning, line balancing, material handling
- Proficient in yield loss/failure analysis, trouble shooting with critical thinking, effective with statistical analysis approach, MSA, Cpk, stack up analysis, PFMEA, commonality check etc
- Data driven, understanding data collection techniques, able to elaborate issues and convey potential solutions to multi-functional teams with collected data
- Collaboration with Process and quality teams to review and approve manufacturing Quality Control Plans (tests, methods, sample sizes, pass/fail criteria). Ensure cosmetic standards are aligned with module integrator
- Collaboration with Hardware engineering teams on optimizing component designs and processes
- Audit and approval for mass production (MP) readiness with quality team
- Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills, be able to optimally collaborate with internal x-functional teams, external CMs, and equipment vendors is the key
- Dedicated, highly motivated and able to drive closure of issues across different teams, internal/external organizations, different cultures
- Excellent English language skills required / Proficient Korean language skill is preferred
- Experience in process design and optics/semiconductors industry experiences are highly preferred
Description
• Provide total ownership of CM factory, production performance, yield, outputs, and readiness to ramp peak volume.
• Drive process converge, FACA & line bring ups, operational excellence expectations with CMs (contract manufacturers) through direct interaction, effective communication, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supervise CM performance through objective measurement systems as well as audits and on line verification. Implement communication plan, providing summary and corrective action plans through life cycle of products.
• Executive level status reports and presentations on regular cadence. Able to clearly explain technical problems, solutions and accomplishments in concise and structured manner.
• Able to confidently present concise messages & data to leadership in fast pace environment, call out key concerns and options for resolutions.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
- Apple is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.