Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPad

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join its team in Cupertino. In this role, you will leverage your mechanical engineering background to drive process development, work with suppliers, and ensure successful product launches. This position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, including the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management and a strong understanding of mechanical fabrication techniques.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement for career advancement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted products and free services

Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commissions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting new product launches.
• Experience with mechanical fabricated parts, tooling, and injection molding.
• Strong understanding of DOE, GD&T, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and capability assessments for new product introductions.
• Review supplier tool design and ensure design compliance.
• Plan and execute validation procedures for tooling acceptance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Process Development

Tooling

Collaboration with Suppliers

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC

Mills

Lathes

Job description

Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPad

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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.

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.

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 .