Manufacturing Quality

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality programs, develop measurement tools, and ensure that processes meet stringent cosmetic and dimensional specs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate audits, and drive corrective actions with suppliers while traveling up to 25% to achieve scalable yields and strong product quality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with PCA and data analysis using JMP or Minitab.
• Ability to drive corrective actions via DOE to identify factor interactions.
• Knowledge of seal testing, materials, chemical resistance or durability tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering programs across multiple sites and suppliers.
• Develop and implement quality inspection tools and limits for processes.
• Coordinate audit procedures to ensure Apple quality standards.
• Travel internationally and domestically up to 25%.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

CMM/OMM

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase. Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale. Develop and implement cutting edge quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics. Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications. Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields. Work with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product. Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations. Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to Apple quality standards. Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes. Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members. International and domestic travel required 25%. 40 hours/week. 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 $174,988 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Working with core processes including machining, molding, stamping, casting, and tooling to assess processes through PCA and data analysis using JMP or minitab.
• Using Pareto Analysis, Fishbone, 5Why, or FMEA methodologies to aid in failure analysis efforts to identify root causes for critical issues.
• Driving corrective actions through systematic design of experiments to identify factor interactions that influence the outcome for complex issues.
• Utilizing knowledge of seal testing, material characteristics, chemical resistance or durability tests for consumer facing mechanical components to develop robust tests upstream to project performance in the field.
• Developing and qualifying dimensional measurement techniques on CMM or OMM to influence drawings by design teams.
• Developing control plans to monitor manufacturing processes during high volume quality manufacturing. (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, or similar industries)
• Tracking issues across vendors around the globe and track progress in detail through gantt charts to systematically drive them to closure through cross functional discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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