Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Watch

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Discretionary bonuses or commission

Discounted products

Educational expense reimbursement

Stock programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an engineering professional to design precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products.

You will perform research and development on new technologies to tackle complex automation challenges and design, implement and scale automated solutions for specific applications. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional reviews, coordinating with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and driving CP/CPK, GR&R analyses.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent; 3+ years in engineering with automation equipment experience for alignment/assembly/measurement.
• MSME desired and strong background in manufacturing engineering is preferred.
• Experience with design and qualification of automated equipment and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or improved manufacturing processes for Apple products.
• Mentor and lead machine suppliers and CM's on project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews of machine requirements, design, and qualification.
• Drive CP/CPK and GR&R analyses and data-driven problem solving.
• Travel internationally up to 40% for equipment bring-up and qualification.

Skills

Automation equipment

Alignment

Assembly

Measurement

Education

BSME or equivalent

MSME desired

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ProE

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just build products, they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

Responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products. Perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have direct impact to the quality and delivery of Apple products. Design, implement and successfully scale automated and semi- automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application.

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
• Ability to travel internationally up to 40%
• Run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine
• Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multi-functional teams
• Performs 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 - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
• Process Engineering - Designs and develops 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 - Plans, develops and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.
• International travel - 40%

Minimum Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent (MSME desired), with 3 plus years in an engineering role with experience in automation equipment used for alignment, assembly and/or measurement of components.

Preferred Qualifications

• New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired
• Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles favorable
• NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE experiences 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
• Basic understanding of liquid adhesives, PSA’s and VHB’s a plus
• Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Option to purchase Apple stock at a discount via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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