Industrial Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Quality Engineering leader to drive advanced process quality plans and supplier audits for multiple programs. The role focuses on achieving high yields and strict quality compliance across parts such as enclosures, castings, and plastics.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop measurement and inspection strategies, and communicate controls to ensure reliable, scalable manufacturing. Travel may be required as part of supplier collaborations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience.
• Experience developing process quality plans and supplier audits.
• Knowledge of GD&T, drawings, and measurement systems.
• Experience with DOE, root cause analysis, and statistical tools.
• Experience with mechanical enclosures, castings, plastics, or automotive high-volume QC.
• Ability to conduct tolerance stack analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize all Quality Engineering functions for multiple programs.
• Establish audit procedures to align with Apple quality standards.
• Evaluate yields and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality expectations.
• Lead efforts to balance quality with scalable yields.
• Support supplier quality management and audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

DOE

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

GD&T

Supplier quality

Education

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

2 years experience

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Partnering with tooling and functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase. Developing measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at substantial production scale. Developing and implementing groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics. Compiling and evaluating data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications. Leading activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields. Collaborating with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product. Coordinating and prioritizing all Quality Engineering functions for multiple programs for team members. Expanding the capabilities of the team and recruiting new engineers. Establishing audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards. Evaluating and communicating yields of new and existing processes. Driving corrective actions with internal and external team members. International travel required 15%. 40 hours/week. 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 $142,443 - $201,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
• Mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
• GD&T experience, reading engineering drawings, and familiarity with measurement systems OMM and CMM.
• Project management experience and understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments (DOE), root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools.
• Experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, or automotive high volume quality manufacturing engineering.
• Developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts with our cross-functional manufacturing team.
• Conducting 1D and 3D tolerance stack analysis and using statistical data to make manufacturing process improvement recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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