HWE EPS - SoftGoods Librarian
We are the SoftGoods Project Management team, made up of Engineering Project Managers (EPM) and Engineering Project Specialists (EPS) within the Hardware Program Management organization. As you grow in the role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to supporting build activities on hardware programs. You will work closely with international suppliers on material availability and collaborate with the broader project management team on build planning and execution.
Why SoftGoods? We work with textiles, silicone and soft polymers — and we do so with the environment always in mind. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree or 3+ years of industry experience
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, create structure, and follow processes
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across large cross-functional teams
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage, organize, and maintain large quantities of data with accuracy
Comfortable adapting quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Ability to effectively communicate and drive deadlines with vendors and contract manufacturers
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) structures
Understanding of configuration management and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Experience working with overseas or contract manufacturers
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and operate a commercial vehicle (standard drivers license)
Ability to efficiently work within Numbers, Excel, Keynote, and MacOS