Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Battery

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead development and ramp for a next-generation battery product.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to establish measurement systems, control strategies, and scalable quality, enabling massive production while sustaining yields. The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing quality and project leadership, with strong GD&T discipline and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing and Quality Control.
• Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
• Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
• Disciplined in GD&T practices with close attention to datum establishment and tolerance analysis
• Project management experience and a solid understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools using JMP or Minitab
• Strong communication skills and passion to learn and adapt to a highly cross-functional collaborative environment
• Travel internationally to supplier sites – 25%

Responsibilities

• 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 groundbreaking 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
• Collaborate 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 alignment to Apple quality standards
• Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes
• Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members

Skills

Quality Control

Manufacturing

Project management

Design of Experiments

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Measurement systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel experience

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

OMM programming

CMM programming

Contour machine

Interferometer

3D scanning

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Battery

Sunnyvale, 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.In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished quality engineer to lead development, and ramp for a next generation Apple product. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of Apple's renowned designs.

Description

Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phaseDevelop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scaleDevelop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristicsCompile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specificationsLead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yieldsCollaborate with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the productCoordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locationsEstablish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standardsEvaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processesDrive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or similar
• Experience in manufacturing and Quality Control.
• Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
• Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
• Experience with the development and evaluation measurement systems.
• Disciplined in GD&T practices with close attention to datum establishment and tolerance analysis
• Project management experience and a solid understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools using JMP or Minitab
• Strong communication skills and passion to learn and adapt to a highly cross-functional collaborative environment
• Travel internationally to supplier sites – 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies is a plus, such as battery development, electrochemical/mechanical design, manufacturing, process quality control, testing, and/or qualification
• International experience, particularly in Asia is a plus
• Knowledge of programming OMM, CMM, contour machine, interferometer, 3D scanning, and other high precision equipment is a plus

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 $163,500 and $246,200, 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, 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

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