Technical Operations Manager

In this highly visible role, you will lead the selection, implementation & optimization Apple's Audio and Home products manufacturing solutions. There will be deep involvement in the entire product life cycle, including: OEM partners selection, supply chain development and post ramp continuous improvements activities.
You will need to be a self-motivated, detail oriented and results driven team player, leading the team by example to develop best-in-class factory processes maximizing on all standard methodologies and known methods, drive SMART factory initiatives through implementation and strategically deploy machine learnings solutions.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborating with Engineering and influencing new product development strategy
- Working with USA engineering, suppliers, contract manufacturers and Apple internal multi-functional teams to ensure detailed execution of all new product introduction activities
- Coordinate factory activities, liaison the Asia, US and suppliers through clear communication
- Work with Product Design Engineering to assess product features for manufacturability and recommend capable assembly processes
- Drive yield improvement and warranty cost reduction
- Develop, coach and build team competencies
- Develop site technical, operational and management systems while providing leadership to ensure repeatable successful ramps