Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Color

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Cupertino, California. This role involves defining product color appearance specifications and managing quality control methods. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Color Science and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating cross-functionally and performing data analysis to ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in quality engineering to lead color specification development and implement innovative quality inspection tools. Ability to travel internationally (15-25%) is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to travel internationally 15-25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification development of product color and appearance.
• Collaborate with design and material teams during color development.
• Perform data analysis on key processes and suggest corrective actions.
• Communicate status and issues regarding color development.
• Implement quality inspection tools and procedures.
• Review quality plans at supplier sites and ensure understanding.
• Engage in supplier readiness and alignment with quality plans.
• Monitor supplier performance through inspections and audits.

Skills

Manufacturing Quality Engineering

Color Appearance Specification

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Color Science

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Description

Our team of Manufacturing Quality Engineers for Color defines product color appearance specifications and manufacturing quality control methods. In this highly visible and highly hands‑on role, you will enjoy key decision‑making responsibilities combined with on‑site problem solving that comes with being responsible for the quality of some of the most visible products in the world today.

• Apply deep understanding of manufacturing concepts and quality control to lead the specification development of specific color and appearance for specific products, programs, or components.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with design, material, and process development teams through the entire color development process.
• Perform data analysis to evaluate yields of key processes and components and work cross‑functionally to implement data‑driven corrective actions with our suppliers.
• Clearly communicate the status and issues related to the color development of key components from the initial concept to mass production.
• Qualify and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools; including visual and instrumental tools/processes.
• Develop and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring methods where appropriate.
• Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure adherence to Apple quality standards.
• Review quality plans at supplier sites and internally with Apple groups to ensure expectations are understood at all levels.
• Evaluate supplier readiness and engage in supplier bring‑up for alignment to quality plans at all development and qualification stages.
• Monitor each supplier's performance through measurement of production line statistics, company inspections, and audits. Prepare summary of performance and communicate to appropriate broader team and management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Color Science required
• 7+ years of experience working in quality engineering, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations
• Ability to travel 15-25% internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with visual comparison and assessment of color and texture
• Experience in developing quality plans or experience with color appearance, gloss and/or texture metrology
• Proven understanding of problem‑solving tools including root‑cause analysis and statistical process control principles
• Understanding of project management concepts; direct project management experience a plus.
• Experience with any of the following: optical coatings, plating, anodizing, resin compounding, pigmentation, textiles, dyeing, or other Color and Finishing processes

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