Quality Engineer, Product Operations Graduate Programme 2027

Apple; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is looking for high-potential graduates to join its 23‑month Product Operations graduate programme in Cork, Ireland. You will gain exposure to manufacturing, test and quality engineering, software development, and new product introduction while developing engineering and professional skills in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will train at the Cork manufacturing centre of excellence and later work on Apple products and processes across EMEIA, collaborating with global teams and receiving

Qualifications

• B.Eng (Hons) / M.Eng in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Electronic Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematical Sciences or equivalent. Degree completed in 2026 or later.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Engineering support to Product Operations in Cork and across EMEIA.
• Support New Product Introductions across multiple product lines.
• Plan and implement Product Qualification plans to approve factory build and shipment.
• Develop and implement quality management systems for manufacturing, test, and quality processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality processes and supplier quality.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Data analysis

Excel

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Apple is looking for high-potential graduates to join its 23‑month Product Operations graduate programme in Cork, Ireland. You will gain exposure to manufacturing, test and quality engineering, software development, and new product introduction while developing engineering and professional skills in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will train at the Cork manufacturing centre of excellence and later work on Apple products and processes across EMEIA, collaborating with global teams and receiving