Quality Engineer - Product Operations Graduate Programme 2027

Apple Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Product Operations Graduate Programme in Cork, Ireland. The 23-month programme combines training at the Cork manufacturing centre with exposure to New Product Introduction, manufacturing, test, quality engineering, and operations across EMEIA.

You will develop engineering and analytical skills while contributing to product quality. You will work on quality systems, supplier quality, data analysis, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced tech

Qualifications

• B.Eng (Hons) / M.Eng in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Electronic Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematical Sciences, B.Sc. Applied Mathematics and Physics or equivalent completed in 2026 or later.
• A minimum of a 2.1 (Hons) degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing Quality Engineering support to Product Operations in Cork and the wider EMEIA region.
• Support New Product Introductions across several product lines.
• Plan and implement Product Qualification plans to ensure that the factory is approved to build and ship.
• Develop and implement quality management systems to support the manufacturing, test, and quality processes.
• Ensure the overall quality system is understood, managed, and continuously improved.
• Develop and manage the factory-specific quality processes, i.e. Incoming Quality Check, Reliability Testing, Outgoing Product Audits, etc.
• Drive yield improvement actions with multi-functional teams.
• Manage and drive improvement in supplier quality.
• Audit and manage key suppliers.
• Manage and improve field quality metrics.
• Analyse, identify, and implement manufacturing process improvements which will improve the product and support process optimisation.
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving and develop an engineering analysis capability.
• Perform data analysis on quality data.
• Be able to access and utilise key Apple systems for managing and storing data.
• Participate and contribute at a working level to the WW Quality team (Global Projects).
• Apply good manufacturing practice and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

PowerPoint

Education

B.Eng (Hons) / M.Eng in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Electronic Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematical Sciences, B.Sc. Applied Mathematics and Physics or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Quality Engineer - Product Operations Graduate Programme 2027

Cork, County Cork, Ireland Operations and Supply Chain

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-the-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

• Providing Quality Engineering support to Product Operations in Cork and the wider EMEIA region.
• Support New Product Introductions across several product lines.
• Plan and implement Product Qualification plans to ensure that the factory is approved to build and ship.
• Develop and implement quality management systems to support the manufacturing, test, and quality processes.
• Ensure the overall quality system is understood, managed, and continuously improved.
• Develop and manage the factory-specific quality processes, i.e. Incoming Quality Check, Reliability Testing, Outgoing Product Audits, etc.
• Drive yield improvement actions with multi-functional teams.
• Manage and drive improvement in supplier quality.
• Audit and manage key suppliers.
• Manage and improve field quality metrics.
• Analyse, identify, and implement manufacturing process improvements which will improve the product and support process optimisation.
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving and develop an engineering analysis capability.
• Perform data analysis on quality data.
• Be able to access and utilise key Apple systems for managing and storing data.
• Participate and contribute at a working level to the WW Quality team (Global Projects).
• Apply good manufacturing practice and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Eng (Hons) / M.Eng in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Electronic Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematical Sciences, B.Sc. Applied Mathematics and Physics or equivalent completed in 2026 or later. A minimum of a 2.1 (Hons) degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical curiosity in electronics and mechanical engineering.
• Flexible and capable of working on one’s own initiative with a professional attitude.
• Computer-literate with experience in Excel and presentation packages.
• Strong data analysis and excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles including 5S, problem-solving, and error prevention.

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