Global Manufacturing Design Engineer: Innovate & Optimize Processes

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to lead development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design teams as well as our worldwide suppliers to bring creative manufacturing solutions to life.

In this role you will define processes for CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly and painting; drive DOE studies, document process

Qualifications

• BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related field.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on engineering approach and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple’s manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and schedules.
• Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications.
• Conduct process optimization DOE’s, using data‑driven and hands‑on approaches together to find solutions to complex challenges.
• Communicate ongoing process development status to cross‑functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in‑region team members.
• Familiarity with a phase‑gate product development approach.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

CNC Machining processes

Job description

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to lead development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design teams as well as our worldwide suppliers to bring creative manufacturing solutions to life.

In this role you will define processes for CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly and painting; drive DOE studies, document process