Industrial Engineer: Quality & Process Optimization

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

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.