Engineering Program Manager- SoftGoods

Role Number: 200690277Team: HardwareLocation: CupertinoPosted: 2026-10-20SummaryWhy Apple?At Apple we believe our products begin with our people. By hiring a diverse team we drive creative thought. By giving that team everything they need we drive innovation. By hiring incredible engineers we drive precision. And through our collaborative process we create memorable experiences for our customers.These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a hands-on development team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Appleproducts?Why SoftGoods?Apple’s SoftGoods Engineering team is relatively new to Apple. We work with materials like textiles, silicone, soft polymers, and magnets. Our mission is to use these incredible materials to enable new product categories, and to enhance Apple’s existing product lines.Bringing Apple engineering and precision to products made of soft materials is an exciting challenge and requires a creative and open-minded approach. We have a talented team of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We all work together in a beautiful customized lab where we design, engineer and develop the best softgoods products in the world.If this sounds like an exciting challenge, we hope you will consider a place in our team and encourage you to consider this role.DescriptionWhat is the role?We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated engineering project manager (EPM) with a proven consumer product development track record to work cross functionally with our Softgoods ProductDesign Team.In this role you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet the overall program objectives related to mechanical design, development, and engineering validation. You will build and maintain project schedules, assess and mitigate risk, and lead cross functional teams via great communication and diligent oversight.You will enable team success by crafting and monitoring a streamlined development plan, managing critical path, and driving timely issue resolution. You will lead team meetings, document action items, drive followup, and be accountable for communicating development and schedule status to senior management.Your role will include coordinating with Product Design, Industrial Design (ID), Operations, Reliability and other key cross functional teams. You will understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners and facilitating problem solving and decision-making. You will be empowered to build greatrelationships across high-energy teams.You will work closely with manufacturing suppliers and OEM partners.The role will require up to 20% international travel to supportmanufacturing builds in Asia.Minimum QualificationsBS ME or equivalentProject management experience related to developing computer accessories or related consumer productsExperience working closely with product design and other cross functional teams to drive closure of technical issues and communicate riskExperience creating schedules, managing program finances, and tracking budgetExperience fostering relationships with manufacturing suppliers and coordinating development buildsYou are someone who is analytical, professionally assertive, and exhibit excellent attention to detailStrong verbal & written communication and executive level presentation skillsYou exhibit a deeply curious mindset about new ideasPreferred QualificationsExperience as a practicing mechanical engineer or related product development role prior to becoming a project managerExperience working with industrial designers or other similarly creative product developersPrior experience working with soft goods materials and processes (synthetics, textiles)Prior experience traveling internationally to work closely with manufacturing suppliersPay & BenefitsAt 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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.