Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Product Displays

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 201,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Stock programs and retirement benefits

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) for Product Displays to own the entire manufacturing process from raw material to final assembly. You will oversee NPI, select processes for fixtures and assemblies, research materials and suppliers, and enable smooth ramp to mass production for retail displays.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with design teams and global suppliers, with a focus on environmental goals and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience.
• 25% domestic and international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Industrial Design, Product Design, and Vendors to enable innovative display designs.
• Develop solutions that support environmental and product goals, including materials and closed-loop processes.
• Develop prototyping processes and follow through with manufacturing realization.

Skills

Mechanical manufacturing experience

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Material/Mechanical/Mechatronics)

Job description

Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Product Displays

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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.

Description

In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for taking products from concept/brainstorm to mass production. You will manage full life cycle NPI, responsible for selection and implementation of manufacturing processes of fixtures and assemblies in our retail environments.You'll research new materials, technologies, and suppliers, to identify, predict and mitigate issues early in the development cycle, diving deep to understand roadblocks, process capabilities to enable amazing designs and smooth ramps. You’ll own creation of the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to final assembly, with an innate ability to focus where needed to enable program success. Create processes, tooling, equipment, and quality systems to create product display fixtures that will surprise and delight our retail customers.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Industrial Design, Product Design, and Vendors to enable the most innovative display designs on the market. Coordination of activities between US-based teams and world wide teams/suppliers is a necessity.
• Develop innovative solutions that enable Apple’s long term Environmental and Product goals, including but not limited to post-consumer recycled materials, fiber based materials, lowering Apple’s environmental impact, and closed-loop manufacturing life cycle.
• Development and steward prototyping processes to create initial mockups for review with design teams, and then follow through with realization of them during product manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of full time mechanical manufacturing experience required
• 25% domestic and international travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess a tenacity and curiosity to solve seemingly impossible problems
• Past experience developing prototyping processes or manufacturing technology development
• Expertise in development or quality control of highly cosmetic components highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to use and implement statistical and data analysis tools to cull sense from chaos, to make data driven decisions where no one else saw the trend
• Ability and willingness to work independently and travel (domestic + international) frequently
• Proven leader, demonstrable on previous projects defining and closing all engineering tasks to meet objectives, detailed oriented to cut to the root of problems, and ability to learn quickly with little information or support
• BS or MS degree in Material / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent work experience.

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 $133,500 and $201,600, 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
• for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• 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

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