Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Precision Hardware

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) for Vision Pro in Cupertino, CA.

You will lead development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s supply base, collaborating with Industrial and Product Design teams and suppliers worldwide. In this hands‑on role you will establish process definitions, optimize with DOE, and drive yield improvements while ensuring quality, cost, yield, and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles.
• Hands‑on approach to engineering and problem‑solving is preferred.
• Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication to make data‑driven manufacturing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and manufacturers to align on development strategy with goals, deliverables, and schedules.
• Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes including parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements.
• Conduct DOE-based process optimization using data-driven approaches to solve challenges.
• Communicate progress to cross‑functional teams and align design with manufacturing capability.
• Travel internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and in‑region teams.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Data-driven decisions

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering

Job description

Apple, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) for Vision Pro in Cupertino, CA.

You will lead development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s supply base, collaborating with Industrial and Product Design teams and suppliers worldwide. In this hands‑on role you will establish process definitions, optimize with DOE, and drive yield improvements while ensuring quality, cost, yield, and environmental goals.