Kash Mittal
Fremont,CA
Summary
Strategic operations executive with extensive leadership experience in global consumer electronics manufacturing, new product introduction (NPI), design for manufacturing (DFM), and operations excellence. Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing cross-functional teams, leading organizational transformation, and driving measurable business outcomes through innovation, operational rigor, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Adept at fostering strong stakeholder relationships, delivering complex programs, and balancing growth with cost optimization in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Audio Technical Operations
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Direct end-to-end operations strategy for Apple’s Audio product line, leading Technical Program Management and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering teams, with full accountability for team expansion, performance, and program delivery.
- Reorganized and scaled the team structure to drive operational excellence, resulting in enhanced cross-functional responsiveness and improved program execution.
- Achieved 25% non-material cost savings through strategic headcount alignment, automation scaling, and targeted process optimization projects.
- Partner with hardware and product design teams on next-generation AirPods, influencing product architecture to simplify assembly and enable scalable, cost-effective manufacturing.
Senior Manager, Watch Display Technical Operations
Apple Inc.
, United States
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Oversaw launch operations for multiple Apple Watch display programs, including first-generation development of new display technology.
- Directed operational readiness, ensuring seamless NPI execution and long-term scalability in high-volume manufacturing.
Senior Manager, Haptics TPM
Apple Inc.
, United States
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Drove product cost reduction strategy resulting in a 75% cost decrease while enhancing production throughput, working closely with design and hardware teams.
- Led cross-functional teams through the complete NPI cycle, balancing aggressive cost targets with manufacturing efficiency.
Manager, Haptics TPM
Apple Inc.
, United States
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed haptics program strategy, facilitating alignment across product design, engineering, and global manufacturing teams to enable successful mass production.
Manager, Industrial Engineering and Innovation
Apple Inc.
, United States
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Established and built Apple’s Industrial Engineering Innovation team from the ground up, championing novel manufacturing solutions to enhance production scalability.
- Developed a proprietary software tool to standardize and improve production cycle time measurement using video-analytics, creating long-term productivity gains.
Manager, iPhone Technical Program Management
Apple Inc.
, United States
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed high-visibility iPhone programs across the NPI lifecycle, coordinating multi-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness, timely execution, and cost-effective ramp-up.
Technical Program Manager, iPhone
Apple Inc.
, United States
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Supported cross-functional readiness for key iPhone product launches, optimizing factory readiness and process quality in mass production environments.
Senior Design & Development Engineer, NPI Manufacturing
Lutron Electronics
Coopersburg, PA
05.2009 - 02.2014
- Directed a 12-person manufacturing engineering team responsible for manufacturing engineering, NPI processes, and cost-reduction initiatives for consumer electronics.
- Successfully reduced radio-frequency testing cycle times by 45%, directly contributing to improved throughput and $40K per line equipment cost savings.
- Led value-engineering programs that cut product costs by up to 66% through design influence, process flow optimization, and packaging redesign.
- Implemented new manufacturing technologies, including advanced PCB depaneling and fixture automation, resulting in significant operational efficiency gains.
- Served as a key liaison between design, engineering, and manufacturing, driving alignment on product manufacturability and operational efficiency.
Graduate Engineer Trainee, Quality & Production
Honda Siel Cars India
Greater Noida, India
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Supported product launches and quality engineering for vehicle model transitions, improving production quality through data-driven problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
- Spearheaded quality improvement programs achieving 80% defect reduction on key assembly lines.
Education
Master of Engineering Management -
GPA: 3.71
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 4.0
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Building
- NPI Strategy
- Cost Optimization
- Automation
- Organizational Transformation
- Global Manufacturing Operations
- Product Launches
- Operational Excellence
Timeline
Senior Manager, Audio Technical Operations - Apple Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Watch Display Technical Operations - Apple Inc.
03.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Manager, Haptics TPM - Apple Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Manager, Haptics TPM - Apple Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2020
Manager, Industrial Engineering and Innovation - Apple Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2018
Manager, iPhone Technical Program Management - Apple Inc.
10.2015 - 10.2017
Technical Program Manager, iPhone - Apple Inc.
02.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Design & Development Engineer, NPI Manufacturing - Lutron Electronics
05.2009 - 02.2014
Graduate Engineer Trainee, Quality & Production - Honda Siel Cars India
07.2007 - 05.2008
Duke University - Master of Engineering Management,
Pune University - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering