Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 246,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an engineering professional to innovate precision assembly and measurement processes, driving continuous improvement in yield, efficiency, and speed.

You will influence design-for-manufacturing, process development, and tolerance analysis for advanced opto-electronics modules. Responsibilities include developing new manufacturing processes, leading machine qualification, and collaborating with suppliers, CM’s, and internal teams to ensure scalable, quality production.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment design.
• Willingness to travel ~30–35%.
• BSME or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in tolerance analysis and GD&T helpful.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and DFx concepts.
• Familiarity with CP/CPK, GR&R and statistical tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or improved manufacturing processes for precision assembly and automation equipment.
• Lead qualification and capability studies including CP/CPK and GR&R.
• Create RFQ/RFPs documenting design requirements, delivery schedule and qualification criteria.
• Engage machine suppliers and contract manufacturers as technical leader on projects.
• Collaborate with design-for-manufacturing and product engineering teams end-to-end.
• Travel to suppliers for bring-up, testing, and support during builds.

Skills

Precision assembly

Automation equipment design

GD&T principles

Statistical analysis

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Pro/E

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Description

Responsible for innovating precision assembly and measurement processes, and driving continuous improvement in equipment yield, efficiency, and speed. Key stakeholder in design‑for‑manufacturing, process development, and assembly tolerance analysis. This work directly impacts the design, cost and quality of new, technically complex opto‑electronics modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering
• Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments
• Provide direction and mentorship to third‑party machine/automation suppliers and/or CM’s; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders
• Organize cross‑functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability
• Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer’s factory
• Engage machine suppliers for automated equipment design reviews and proposals
• Travel to the machine supplier and contract manufacturer for equipment bring‑up, qualification, acceptance testing and support during build events
• Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R)
• Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine
• Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multi‑functional teams
• Perform assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions:
• Design for Manufacturability – Provide early and on‑going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable.
• Product Engineering – Work all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provide production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
• Process Engineering – Design and develop technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency. Utilize statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC and Cp/pCk) to ensure processes/fixtures are scalable and are continuing to perform properly once qualified.
• Failure/Data Analysis – Plan, develop and implement technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon‑to‑be released products. Specify test to be performed, compile data and make recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards.
• Use Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment design and qualification
• Ability to travel approximately 30‑35%
• BSME or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in an engineering role with experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment
• Understand and build tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies
• Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments and failure analysis
• Understand machine qualification including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility
• Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
• New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired
• Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles favorable
• NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE experience a plus
• Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines
• Working knowledge of robotics (6‑axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC‑based control systems
• JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience preferred

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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