PCBA DFM Manager

Apple

19h

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. As the PCBA DFM Manager, you will lead a talented engineering group responsible for ensuring our cutting-edge designs translate into manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective products. Early involved in the product development cycle, orchestrating comprehensive DFM reviews and providing actionable design feedback to cross-functional engineering teams; Developing robust manufacturing process/ stations during NPI and ensure smooth ramp, stable in sustaining. Engineering Leadership: Directing factory engineering build readiness, coordinating resource allocation, and providing critical on-site support during key development and ramp phases. Design Validation: Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to design, validate, and deploy complex DFM solutions that meet Apple's stringent quality standards. Risk Management: Proactively identifying, tracking, and mitigating mass production risks during the development stages to ensure a seamless transition to high-volume manufacturing. Innovation & Strategy: Championing the evolution of our CM partners toward SMART manufacturing operations, heavily focusing on advanced automation, data analytics, and digital transformation. Partner Management: Working closely with global cross-functional teams to actively monitor, manage, and elevate the performance of our contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Packaging, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in SMT or semiconductor or system in packaging industries.
• 5+ years in a management role, actively engaging with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing engineering teams.
• Fluent communication with verbal, writing, and presentation skills in English.
• Self-starter mindset, attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Packaging, or a related technical field.
• Consistent history of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technical projects from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic capability to drive contract manufacturing (CM) performance and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Experienced with or lead development and deployment of automations and digital transformation in mass productions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented engineering group responsible for ensuring cutting-edge designs translate into manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective products.
• Orchestrate comprehensive DFM reviews and provide actionable design feedback to cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes and stations during NPI and ensure smooth ramp and stability in sustaining.
• Direct factory engineering build readiness, coordinate resource allocation, and provide critical on-site support during key development and ramp phases.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to design, validate, and deploy complex DFM solutions.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate mass production risks during development stages.
• Champion the evolution of CM partners toward SMART manufacturing operations, focusing on advanced automation, data analytics, and digital transformation.
• Actively monitor, manage, and elevate the performance of contract manufacturers and suppliers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager