Manufacturing Design Engineer (CNC)

Apple; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu, is seeking an accomplished manufacturing design engineer. This role involves leading the development of next-generation Apple products by collaborating with multi-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development. The position demands hands-on experience in CNC machining and a strong understanding of automation design principles, along with a willingness to travel domestically up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development.
• Hands-on experience in metal cutting and robotics.
• Strong understanding of fixture and automation design principles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design and processes at the concept phase.
• Develop manufacturing technologies for high-volume production.
• Conduct process optimization and yield improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining

Robotics

Process control

Statistical process control (SPC)

Failure analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

Siemens Controls

Mastercam

Vericut

JMP/Minitab

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather, leading to great work. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

Description

In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple Products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing design engineer to lead development, and ramp for next generation Apple products.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase
• Develop manufacturing technologies, control strategies and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at a mass production scale
• Develop and implement cutting edge processes to deliver on cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
• Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
• Work with internal and external groups to ensure proper definition of process expectations and that appropriate fixturing techniques are used for the product
• Coordinate all Manufacturing Design Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations
• Conduct process optimization DOE’S, combining data-driven and hands‑on approaches in tandem, to find solutions to complex challenges
• Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes
• Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members

Technical Focus Areas

• CNC machining, CNC milling and turning process development; perform simulations on Vericut, validate drawings/CAD; cutting tool design and development, fabrication and cutter life evaluation
• Scope appropriate CNC equipment to be used, develop CNC fixtures, evaluate fixture design concepts and prototyping, implement touch probing, lead the reduction of cycle time, development of advanced cutters and coatings, high speed machining implementation, support programming and optimization of all CNC-related activities at contract manufacturers worldwide
• Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis
• Surface finishing – develop new processes for blasting, tumbling, polishing, robotics, wet sanding, lapping, plating, anodizing, and PVD in response to cosmetic, functional, and reliability targets
• Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing systems engineering, Chemical engineering or similar)
• 7+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, or similar roles
• Hands‑on experience in metal cutting (CNC), Robotics, Polishing, Sandblasting, Lapping, Laser Etching, Laser Welding, Adhesive dispensing and/or Process bring up
• A solid understanding of core principles of fixture and automation design, including the use of design software and FEA for stress/structural analysis, data analysis and design of experiments
• Experience in developing process DFMs, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts
• Expert level knowledge of GD&T, stack‑up analysis, NX, Siemens Controls, Mastercam, Vericut, JMP/Minitab
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 75%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or PhD (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical engineering or similar)
• Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management and general manufacturing operations
• Project management experience and an understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools
• Experience in cosmetic parts manufacturing and process control
• Hands‑on approach to engineering and problem-solving
• A quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challenges
• Experience working with OEMs and Contract ManufacturersInnovative and first-principles problem solving approach