Graduate Manufacturing Engineer: World Class Ops

Apple; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple invites graduates to join the 23-month EMEIA Product Operations graduate programme in Cork, Ireland. You will train at the Cork manufacturing centre of excellence and rotate across engineering disciplines, gaining exposure to Manufacturing, Test and Quality, Software Development, and New Product Introduction.

The programme develops engineering and personal skills in a fast-paced technology environment and leads to opportunities across Apple’s global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field with a minimum 2.1 (Hons).
• Graduating in 2026 or later is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to Cork operations and EMEIA locations.
• Lead continuous improvement to meet World Class Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, and Cost standards.
• Design, commissioning, and qualification of semi-automated and automated fixturing.
• Support New Product Introductions across product lines.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Education

B.Eng / M.Eng in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation software

Job description

Apple invites graduates to join the 23-month EMEIA Product Operations graduate programme in Cork, Ireland. You will train at the Cork manufacturing centre of excellence and rotate across engineering disciplines, gaining exposure to Manufacturing, Test and Quality, Software Development, and New Product Introduction.

The programme develops engineering and personal skills in a fast-paced technology environment and leads to opportunities across Apple’s global engineering teams.