Manufacturing Engineer - Product Operations Graduate Programme 2027

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

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together, we build products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned - and now can’t imagine living without. Are you excited by the idea of making a real impact? Are you prepared to dream big? Then a career with Apple might be your dream job!

The Apple EMEIA Product Operations team has developed a 23-month graduate programme. Our graduate programme is designed to give you exposure to the key functions of Product Operations, including Manufacturing, Test and Quality Engineering, Software Development, New Product Introduction, and Operations. The programme offers you an opportunity to develop and hone your engineering and personal skills in a fast-paced technology environment.

If you have strong technical skills, an educational background in engineering, and love working with other people, then this could be an amazing opportunity to come and work with us. We'd love to hear from you.

Description

As a participant in our programme, you will initially spend time training with us at our manufacturing centre of excellence in Cork, Ireland, alongside experienced engineering professionals. Here, we will support you with a mix of on-job, mentoring, and formal training in a pioneering manufacturing and technical development environment. After this period, you’ll be given an opportunity to work on different Apple products, engineering projects and processes across EMEIA Product Operations, as well as engaging with other Apple global engineering teams. Our programme targets high-performing technical graduates and leverages the extensive manufacturing, development, and operations knowledge of the EMEIA Product Operations team to develop new engineering talent for Apple. The programme is founded on a long-standing track record of achievement of previous graduates who have gone on to make their mark in global Apple engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• This position provides manufacturing engineering support to Product Operations in Cork and at EMEIA Distribution Centre locations.
• The position will provide support and leadership in achieving World Class Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and cost standards through continuous process improvement activities. Design, commissioning, and qualification of semi-automated and automated fixturing.
• Support New Product Introductions across several product lines.
• Drive cycle time improvement, line balancing, line design, yield improvement, and scrap reduction.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Eng (Hons) / M.Eng in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics/Biomedical Engineering or equivalent, completed in 2026 or later. A minimum of a 2.1 (Hons) degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles including 5S, WCM, Standard Work, and TPM.
• Consistently identifies, initiates, and drives continuous improvement throughout the business.
• Strong sense of urgency and customer orientation.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing operations automation.
• Computer-literate with experience of appropriate simulation and CAD packages.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Good analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Six sigma quality training would be an advantage.

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