Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - iPhone

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) in Austin, TX to lead development and ramp for next-generation Apple products. You will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate designs, develop measurement systems, and drive quality controls across large-scale production.

The role emphasizes audit procedures, corrective actions, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure Apple quality standards are met and sustained. 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing and quality control.
• Experience with measurement systems and QA tools.
• Project management, problem solving, and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate designs and processes.
• Develop measurement technologies and control strategies for high-scale production.
• Create and implement quality inspection tools for cosmetic and dimensional parts.
• Set limits and variables for process and part specifications using data.
• Lead quality engineering activities at supplier locations and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Project management

Measurement systems

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Design of experiments

Supplier quality

Manufacturing operations

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - iPhone

Austin, Texas, 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 build products — they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages 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.

Description

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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• 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
• 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
• Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing and, quality control
• Travel internationally to supplier sites– 25%
• BS in a related engineering field (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 of measurement systems
• Project management experience and an understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools
• Experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high volume quality manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, Etc)

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