Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPad

Lensa; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer for the iPad in Cupertino, CA. The role involves developing high precision mechanical fabrication processes in a fast-paced environment, leading process validations, and engaging with suppliers. Ideal candidates should hold advanced degrees in engineering and possess extensive mechanical manufacturing experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience supporting new product launches.
• Experience with mechanical fabricated parts or tooling.
• Deep understanding of mechanical fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead experiments for timely analyses driving design decisions.
• Assess fabrication technology suitability and validate processes.
• Review supplier tool designs and manage compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical manufacturing experience

Process Development

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Education

BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering

Tools

CNC

Injection Molding

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Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPad

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Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPad

Cupertino, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200594453

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

In this highly visible role, our Mechanical Process Development Engineers (MDE) are responsible for the development and implementation of high precision mechanical fabrication processes in a high volume environment for Apple iPad Products.

Description

You will utilize your mechanical manufacturing background in the following areas:

Process Development

• Planning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions.
• Assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design. Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability. Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations.
• Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues.
  
  

New Product Introduction

• Acts as lead engineer to drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability.
• Assigns specific tasks and work with Apple suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program.
• Establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production.
  
  

Supplier Execution

• Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance.
• Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals
• Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ experience supporting new product launches from a mechanical tooling engineering or product development perspective.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience with mechanical fabricated parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics, ceramics, machine shop (CNC, Mills, Lathes) experience is required.
• Deep understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC or mechanical fabrication techniques.
• Engineering management or program management background is considered a plus.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

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 $151,200 and $227,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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