Technical Program Manager, Cables

Apple Apple · Big Tech · Hanoi, Vietnam · Operations and Supply Chain

Technical Program Manager for Cables and Accessories at Apple in Hanoi, Vietnam. This role leads a team of engineers in product development, acting as the primary liaison between Apple Design and manufacturing suppliers. Responsibilities include managing engineering builds, product ramps, technical risks, and ensuring product quality through comprehensive test processes and issue resolution. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, experience in new product launches, and strong project management skills. Familiarity with Python, Machine Learning, and AI is preferred but not core to the role.

What you'd actually do

  1. Engage with design and program management teams at the beginning stages of New Product Introduction (NPI), providing continuous feedback based on manufacturing process development and evolution.
  2. Provide technical assessments of existing or new manufacturing partners.
  3. Identify and implement manufacturing processes that meet product design requirements.
  4. Develop comprehensive test processes to ensure product quality.
  5. Identify, prioritize, and manage key technical risks associated with a product, ensuring they are closed or mitigated to enable a high-quality product ramp.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Validated experience supporting new product launches to mass production from a mechanical, system engineering, or product development perspective with a solid understanding of DFM, DOE, and SPC techniques.
  • Strong command of English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate high-level goals into clear, actionable plans
  • Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally on a frequent basis

Nice to have

  • Deep understanding of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and Engineering Requirement Specifications (ERS)
  • Proficient in statistical analysis with hands-on experience in JMP or Minitab
  • Comfortable building and managing cross-functional networks across internal teams and external partners (suppliers, contract manufacturers)
  • Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies — from failure analysis through to root cause identification, corrective action, and prevention
  • Solid experience in precision manufacturing, automation, and assembly processes — with a strong preference for time spent on the factory floor
  • Passionate about the consumer electronics industry with relevant experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or product development
  • Familiar with modern technologies, including Python, Machine Learning, and AI, and eager to leverage them to advance quality and operational outcomes
  • Proficiency in Mandarin is a strong advantage, given the nature of supplier and factory engagements across the region