CNC Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a CNC Subject Matter Expert to design and oversee critical CNC processes. In this role, you will collaborate with product and industrial design teams to ensure optimal manufacturing processes. Your hands-on expertise in CNC machining, along with proficiency in CAD/CAM, will be vital in selecting equipment and guiding tooling decisions. This position offers the chance to make significant global impacts within a company known for its innovation and commitment to excellence. Join a team that values creativity and diversity, and help shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience required.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and process design from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee CNC processes for product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal CNC manufacturing.

Skills

CNC machining

machining and cutting-tool selection

fixture design

CAD/CAM proficiency

process design

statistical analysis

programming (Python, C/C++, JavaScript)

machine learning

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Manufacturing Engineering

PhD in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Job description

CNC Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Apr 04, 2025

Role Number: 200597887

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 create products — they create 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

You will design and oversee critical CNC processes and equipment used to produce our products. In this highly visible role, you’ll collaborate closely with Product Design, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Design, and global suppliers. Your responsibilities include ensuring optimal design for CNC manufacturing such as milling, turning, and multi-axis machining. You’ll utilize data, hands-on development, and testing to guide decisions regarding equipment selection, tooling, cutting strategies, CAM software, and more. At Apple’s scale, your contributions will have substantial global impacts.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 3+ years hands-on CNC machining experience (ability to operate machines)
2. Experience with machining, cutting-tool selection and fixture design
3. Proficiency with CAD / CAM
4. Ability to design manufacturing processes from concept to implementation and provide feedback to designers
5. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~25%)

Preferred Qualifications

1. High Volume Manufacturing experience, particularly with high-cosmetic parts
2. Siemens NX CAD/CAM
3. CNC Machine Maintenance and repair
4. Experience in statistical analysis and process control
5. FEA Project experience
6. Programming experience in Python, C/C++, JavaScript, or similar languages
7. Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning applications in manufacturing
8. BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Pay & Benefits

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 $122,300 and $184,600, 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 for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)