Manufacturing Design Engineer – Precision CNC & Process

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Design Engineer to drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base.

You will serve as the technical expert within the Manufacturing Design Team, collaborating with Industrial Design, Product Design, and worldwide suppliers. The role includes process development, equipment selection, automation, and R&D with a focus on quality, yield, and cycle-time reduction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full time mechanical manufacturing experience
• BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering
• 25% domestic and international travel required

Responsibilities

• Define best-in-class processes to meet Apple design and operational requirements
• Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements
• Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements utilizing equipment and manufacturing suppliers
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp
• Use data to drive process decisions (DOE, SPC)
• Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Define part tolerances and specs demonstrating process capability
• Develop CNC milling and turning processes and optimize CNC-related activities at contract manufacturers worldwide
• Develop all surface finishing processes (blasting, tumbling, polishing, anodizing, PVD)
• Develop all glass processing and assembly processes including welding and adhesives
• Develop paint processes to meet cosmetic and durability requirements

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Education

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

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Design Engineer to drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base.

You will serve as the technical expert within the Manufacturing Design Team, collaborating with Industrial Design, Product Design, and worldwide suppliers. The role includes process development, equipment selection, automation, and R&D with a focus on quality, yield, and cycle-time reduction.