Technical Program Manager - Optical Sensing Cupertino,California,United States Operations and Supply Chain Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We don’t just create products — we create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. **Description** In this highly visible role, the successful candidate will be the resident factory expert in manufacturing process, yields and overall factory readiness for mass production. In this technical lead role, your ability to combine knowledge of MLB module manufacturing with mechanics and manufacturing process / process controls and deliver results is a must. The TPM will work in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi-functional team of Design, Supplier Quality, Test, Service and Engineering to ensure that top quality products and services from the CM and drive excellence into everything we do. -Provide total ownership of the factory output, yield, quality and readiness to ramp volume. -Drive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid quality issue early in development cycle. -Maintain open issues and resolve prior to mass production -Provide leadership and drive yield & operational excellence expectations with CMs through direct interaction, continuous communication, and continuous improvement efforts. -Select best in class equipment efficiencies, UPH, MMR, and material usage, and drive + implement across vendors -Drive continuous yield improvement activities with CMs. -Supervise CM performance through objective measurement systems as well as audits and line verification. -Implement communication plan, providing summary and corrective action plans through life cycle of products. - Executive level status reports on a weekly cadence - Raise key concerns and options for resolutions to senior management. **Minimum Qualifications** + 25% International Travel + Engineering Degree **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + 7+ years experience **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + 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 $151,200 and $227,600, 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. 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