NPI CapEx Engineering Program Manager

NPI CapEx Engineering Program Manager Austin, Texas, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

May 06, 2026

Weekly Hours:

40

Role Number:

200661996-0157 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.

The people here at Apple don't just build products — they craft the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Description The NPI CapEx EPM is responsible for coordinating equipment requirements between Engineering and contract manufacturers in Asia to support engineering prototype builds and development through the entire product life-cycle (up to hand-off to mass production). This EPM is responsible for coordinating with cross functional partners, to ensure program equipment needs are met. Program managers are confident leaders capable of working with multi-functional teams to identify risks, explore solutions, reach consensus and execute mitigations quickly. This requires an in-depth understanding of new product development and manufacturing processes.

An Apple EPM must respond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and/or architecture. EPMs must be fearless leaders capable of working with cross-functional teams to identify risks, explore solutions, reach consensus and execute mitigations as quickly and efficiently as possible. As this requires an in-depth understanding of development and manufacturing process. The NPI CapEx PM also creates an overall project budget and tracks expenditures in a dynamic and ever changing design and schedule atmosphere to make sure the team stays within that budget. The role includes the following main duties:

Drive cross-functional teams towards consensus of requirementsManage and drive in-region resources at contract manufactures (typical in Asia) to drive procurement activities on Apple's behalfBuild overall project budget, compile budget requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project schedulesCalculate ROI of change in process/equipment requested by OEM or internal teamsProvide monthly/quarterly budget updates and capitalization planSuccinctly communicate overall equipment status to the management teamWork with new product teams to support product launch and sustaining activitiesUnderstand the impact of cycle time changes and be responsible for adjusting forecasts accordinglyVerify demands and lead the business team to ensure equipment is tracked to deliveryWork with appropriate business and procurement teams to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs and maintenanceRespond quickly to changes to the overall goals, schedule, and/or architecture Minimum Qualifications BS/BA degree (engineering, business, finance or related discipline) 3+ year industry experience Working knowledge of procurement, finance, and program development processes Impeccable organizational, multi-tasking, and management skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing or test engineering is a plus Experience in new product development is another plus Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed Apple 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. At 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. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.