Engineering Program Specialist - Packaging EPS Austin,Texas,United States Hardware At Apple, we believe our greatest innovations start with our people. By embracing a diverse team, we spark creativity and curiosity. With talented and motivated individuals, we drive innovation and achieve remarkable results! Together, we collaborate and tackle challenges to create exceptional products for our customers. When we all contribute our unique skills and strengths, we unlock our full potential and accomplish extraordinary things. You won’t just be joining a team—you’ll be making a meaningful impact and achieving incredible milestones together. Here at Apple, your contributions will shape the future, and you’ll have the opportunity to do the best work of your life. The Packaging, Retail Events and Channel Store Team is seeking a passionate and motivated Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) to manage program bills of materials (BOMs), logistics and allocations. A member of our team must be an organized, detail oriented collaborator with strong prioritization skills and excellent communication abilities. They must be self-motivated and a fearless driver, ready to work with the Engineering Program Management team and multifunctional engineering teams to manage the risks and requirements associated with the success of each engineering program build. If this sounds like you, we invite you to come join our team and contribute something amazing here. **Description** Create part numbers and structure complex BOMs (Bills of Materials) Create, manage, and process Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, and Deviations Communicate BOM status within the development team while driving timely part released and correspond documentation Work with cross functional partners to obtain information required for the role Support DRP Build program (Nimbus) Work on multiple projects concurrently Detailed oriented International travel may be required at times to support build activities Oversee Apple security and safety product requirements **Minimum Qualifications** + Knowledge of configuration management and BOM structuring (preferably for hardware products) + Minimum 3+ years of NPI program management (or consumer electronics industry related) logistics, and overseas supplier/contract manufacturer management + Proficient in MS Excel + Off-hour support required via email, phone or WebEx as needed + Proven track record of excellent communication skills (written and verbal) **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Have an understanding of complex Bills of Materials and documentation experience + Experience with PLM tools, Agile experience is preferred but not required + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a large cross-functional team + Ability to react to re-sets and changes in a time sensitive and fast pace environment + Experience with facilitating and tracking program budgets + BA/BS degree or industry experience + Willing to travel if needed **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** + Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) **Apple Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .