STEM OPT Engineering Design Manager Jobs
Engineering Design Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with the position's technical requirements. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build management experience while your employer, who must be enrolled in E-Verify, files a training plan through your DSO.
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Get Access To All JobsApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
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PD EPM is a hands-on programmatic role where you and your team will be responsible for delivering the mechanical assembly through the entire program life-cycle - from architecture definition and early design to mass production. It includes frequent multi-disciplinary collaboration with teams like Product Design, Industrial Design, Materials, Manufacturing, SoC, Display, Camera, Antenna, Battery, and more. You will be responsible for driving the program through the entire development process, creating and maintaining streamlined schedules, driving PD and cross-functional progress, managing manufacturing/assembly upstream and at the CM through China trips, and presenting multiple levels of status updates to org leaders and executives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience in program management and mechanical/electrical engineering delivering products comprised of multiple materials
- Experience leading product development in highly dynamic and ambiguous work environments, supporting the mechanical assembly and integration of multiple technologies
- Excellent communication, teamwork, cross-functional engagement, and strong presentation skills
- Ability to anticipate functional direction and roadblocks, prioritize parallel closure paths, effectively distill and communicate relevant data to the appropriate functional and leadership teams
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
- Experience engaging with manufacturers on DFM, FAI/CPK, QC, and production timelines
- BSME/SE/EE degree or equivalent; MS degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Product Design, Industrial Design, Operations, and System Architecture
- Wide knowledge of product development processes including detailed understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling timelines
- Shipped multiple full life-cycle programs with demonstrated experience in early architecture, development build NPI execution, and operational mass-production
- Experience as primary point of contact with vendors and CM partners to establish a daily build plan, provide clear direction and guidance to meet the program and build objectives
Pay & Benefits
At 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 $58.32 and $88.08/hr, 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 Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.
Description
PD EPM is a hands-on programmatic role where you and your team will be responsible for delivering the mechanical assembly through the entire program life-cycle - from architecture definition and early design to mass production. It includes frequent multi-disciplinary collaboration with teams like Product Design, Industrial Design, Materials, Manufacturing, SoC, Display, Camera, Antenna, Battery, and more. You will be responsible for driving the program through the entire development process, creating and maintaining streamlined schedules, driving PD and cross-functional progress, managing manufacturing/assembly upstream and at the CM through China trips, and presenting multiple levels of status updates to org leaders and executives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience in program management and mechanical/electrical engineering delivering products comprised of multiple materials
- Experience leading product development in highly dynamic and ambiguous work environments, supporting the mechanical assembly and integration of multiple technologies
- Excellent communication, teamwork, cross-functional engagement, and strong presentation skills
- Ability to anticipate functional direction and roadblocks, prioritize parallel closure paths, effectively distill and communicate relevant data to the appropriate functional and leadership teams
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
- Experience engaging with manufacturers on DFM, FAI/CPK, QC, and production timelines
- BSME/SE/EE degree or equivalent; MS degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Product Design, Industrial Design, Operations, and System Architecture
- Wide knowledge of product development processes including detailed understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling timelines
- Shipped multiple full life-cycle programs with demonstrated experience in early architecture, development build NPI execution, and operational mass-production
- Experience as primary point of contact with vendors and CM partners to establish a daily build plan, provide clear direction and guidance to meet the program and build objectives
Pay & Benefits
At 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 $58.32 and $88.08/hr, 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 Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Engineering Design Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your I-20 and cross-reference it against the STEM Designated Degree Program List that USCIS maintains. Engineering design roles typically require engineering or industrial design degrees, so a mismatch disqualifies the extension before you start.
Check E-Verify status before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you invest time in interviews. Hiring managers at smaller engineering firms often don't know their E-Verify status off the top of their head, so ask HR specifically.
Build a portfolio showing cross-functional leadership
Engineering Design Manager roles require demonstrated team leadership, not just technical output. Compile documentation of design reviews you led, engineers you mentored, and product decisions you owned, because hiring panels screen for managerial readiness before visa considerations.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified employers
Search Engineering Design Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. This cuts the dead-end applications that come from pursuing companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan scope early
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. Before signing an offer, confirm with HR that they'll support a training plan naming engineering design methodologies, systems development cycles, or equivalent technical competencies relevant to the role.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your OPT expires mid-hiring
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30. Time your application cycle around USCIS registration windows to avoid gaps between your OPT end date and H-1B activation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Design Manager role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM field listed on the USCIS Designated Degree Program List and the role requires that technical foundation. Engineering design management typically draws on mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering degrees. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your CIP code to the role's requirements before recommending the extension.
How does the I-983 training plan apply to a management role?
The I-983 must identify specific STEM-related learning goals, which for a design manager means documenting objectives like engineering project methodologies, design systems oversight, or technical team development. Generic management duties alone won't satisfy the requirement. Your employer's HR or engineering leadership typically drafts this with input from your DSO to ensure the plan reflects your degree's technical scope.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for Engineering Design Manager applicants?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin STEM OPT employment. Enrollment is the employer's responsibility, but the obligation to confirm it is yours. Many mid-size engineering firms participate but haven't extended enrollment to all subsidiaries or acquired entities, so verify the specific legal entity that will employ you, not just the parent company's status.
Where can I find Engineering Design Manager jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Engineering Design Manager roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT eligibility. Searching there reduces time spent pursuing companies that can't legally support your extension and surfaces firms already familiar with STEM OPT training plan obligations.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated after you've started, your STEM OPT authorization is at risk. USCIS requires continuous E-Verify enrollment for the duration of your extension. You should notify your DSO immediately and begin identifying a compliant employer, as working for a non-enrolled employer violates your OPT terms and can affect future visa eligibility.