Manufacturing Design Engineer, Process Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking Manufacturing Design Engineers (MDE) to drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's global supply base.

You will be the expert technical member of the Manufacturing Design Team, collaborating with Industrial Design, Product Design, and worldwide suppliers. Role focuses on defining processes, leading at manufacturing sites during development and ramp, and using data-driven decisions with SPC and DOEs to meet stringent specifications for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience.
• BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• 35% domestic and international travel required.
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts in consumer electronics or consumer plastic/sheet metal products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define best-in-class processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications.
• Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements using selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers.
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, and drive engineering issues to resolution.
• Use data to drive process decisions, basic data analysis, DOEs, SPC, etc.
• Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers.
• Lead process development/have expertise in CNC machining, Surface Finishing, Glass Processing, Assembly or Painting.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical ability

Interpersonal skills

Cosmetic parts experience

Self-starter

Education

Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking Manufacturing Design Engineers (MDE) to drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's global supply base.

You will be the expert technical member of the Manufacturing Design Team, collaborating with Industrial Design, Product Design, and worldwide suppliers. Role focuses on defining processes, leading at manufacturing sites during development and ramp, and using data-driven decisions with SPC and DOEs to meet stringent specifications for