CNC Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a CNC Designer in Sunnyvale to design and oversee critical CNC processes. This role involves collaborating with teams to optimize manufacturing processes and contribute significantly to product development. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in CNC machining, CAD/CAM expertise, and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on CNC machining experience required.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM is essential.
• Ability to design manufacturing processes from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee critical CNC processes and equipment.
• Ensure optimal design for CNC manufacturing such as milling and turning.
• Utilize data for decisions on equipment selection and tooling.

Skills

CNC machining

machining

cutting-tool selection

fixture design

CAD

CAM

statistical analysis

process control

machine learning

deep learning

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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

• 3+ years hands-on CNC machining experience (ability to operate machines)
• Experience with machining, cutting-tool selection, and fixture design
• Proficiency with CAD / CAM
• Ability to design manufacturing processes from concept to implementation and provide feedback to designers
• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• High Volume Manufacturing experience, particularly with high-cosmetic parts
• CNC Machine Maintenance and repair
• Experience in statistical analysis and process control
• Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning applications in manufacturing

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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