Manufacturing Design Engineer — Global Process & Automation Lead

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Restricted stock units

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to drive development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base.

The role is hands-on, serving as the expert on the Manufacturing Design Team with frequent collaboration across Industrial Design, Product Design, and suppliers worldwide. The MDE will lead process development, equipment selection, automation, and strategic R&D, delivering end-to-end manufacturing solutions and optimizing yields through

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full time mechanical manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define best-in-class processes meeting Apple design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes with parameters, consumables and secondary operations.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to define supply chain requirements.

Skills

Mechanical manufacturing experience

Hands-on problem solving

Strong collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to drive development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base.

The role is hands-on, serving as the expert on the Manufacturing Design Team with frequent collaboration across Industrial Design, Product Design, and suppliers worldwide. The MDE will lead process development, equipment selection, automation, and strategic R&D, delivering end-to-end manufacturing solutions and optimizing yields through