GSM: Thermal or Fans Job in Cupertino, CA 95015

Requisition Number 4276174
Job title GSM: Thermal or Fans
Location Santa Clara Valley
Country United States
City Cupertino
State/Province California
Job type Full Time
Job description Apple is in the process of recruiting individuals to join our Fan / Thermal global supply management team. The Fan / Thermal global supply management team is responsible for the sourcing, manufacturing development execution, and production of Apple's differentiated and unique fans . Part of Apple's core business is the creation and development of our world-class industrial designs and as such, the management of the supply chains is required to be equally unique, innovative and specialized.
Due to the importance of this discipline in the definition of Apple's brand, this business group must be able to innovate not only our products, but also the very business processes by which we accomplish our objectives. The complicated balance between the need to achieve ground breaking mechanical developments and business execution creates challenges that drive processes that require a bridge from engineering risk to manufacturing capability to business needs. This is critical to being Apple and therefore involves interactions with the executive teams of both Apple and the entire supply base.
Apple is continuing to grow in our product offerings and volume. This growth will present opportunity to select individuals who have demonstrated aggressive innovative thinking in their career development. The ideal individuals will have will have an advanced educational and career path with a focus on mechanical engineering, mechanical development, manufacturing practices/techniques, supply chain, logistics and business.
These areas of expertise are beneficial however, the primary selection criteria will be accomplished individuals who have demonstrated an attention to achieving excellence in whatever field they have chosen.
Individuals in this group support the following:
1) Cross functional support: Work Closely with Apple's Product Design, Thermal, Acoustic & Rel Engg & Operations Teams. Engage with Engg from concept till Engg Release of the design. Work Proactively with supplier to ensure Engg is getting the right level of support & ensure timely development & release of the product.
2) Supply chain management: Identification, development, negotiation and management of existing and developing new suppliers. Preferrable to have experience managing Thermal Products ( Fans, Blowers, Heatsinks ).
3) Build Support: on site management of manufacturing partners to manage the development builds, risk mitigation and during product Ramp.
4) Cost: development, negotiation and execution of a part and assembly cost strategy. An understanding of manufacturing techniques & Materials Costs is important to better evaluate supplier capabilities and opportunities for Apple
5) On-time-delivery : schedule, capacity and supply planning to meet Apples production demand. Work closely with Asia GSM to monitor supply continuty for sustaining Products
6) Risk Mitigation: Able to anticipate technical and business risks using data based analysis and developing sound risk mitigation alternatives.
7) Program Management: the ability to manage all of the above tasks and raise flags whereever neccessary to ensure timely resolution of problems.
We are looking for individuals who are good communicators, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing world-class objectives. The appropriate candidate will have an educational resume and work experience (5+ years) commensurate with the job description outlined above. MS/MBA Preferred.