Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - Module Components

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to drive quality and engineering readiness for module components, including Battery, Camera, and Thermal subsystems, from design through mass production.

You will partner with design, supply chain, and OEM teams to meet specification, reliability, and scalability targets while leading DoE, metrology plans, and supplier collaborations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or the development of consumer electronics.
• Experience in metrology, standard manufacturing quality control practices, and process/manufacturing engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume quality/manufacturing engineering.
• International travel to supplier sites, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Review new product designs and specifications, providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback; conduct tolerance analysis, FEA, and FMEA to identify design risks and recommend corrective changes
• Assess fabrication and assembly strategies for new material or component designs; create risk assessments and mitigation plans, identifying execution challenges and recommending solutions
• Plan and lead Design of Experiments (DoE) to inform design and supply chain decisions
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop flow mapping, FMEA, equipment/metrology plans, and implementation schedules prior to engineering builds
• Work with design, engineering, and safety teams to establish quality control, inspection, and metrology stations on production lines
• Support new product development builds, driving quality issues to timely closure and presenting RCCA findings to Executive leadership as needed
• Plan and run validation trials to demonstrate feasibility for high-volume production; assess supplier readiness for build activities and mass production
• Develop and execute component/module reliability testing plans during NPI and mass production
• Drive quality and readiness at the factory for development builds and mass production; prepare OK-to-Ship documentation for new product launches
• Manage IQC, IPQC, OQC, and ORT programs for injection molding, stamping, and other components; establish quality control plans jointly with vendors
• Conduct periodic reviews of field and factory quality data with OEM and supplier partners, refining specifications and process capability based on production data
• Drive production improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor costs and maximize quality

Skills

DFM feedback

Tolerance analysis

Industrial metrology

Quality control fundamentals

DoE

FMEA

Statistical tools

Root cause analysis

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) – Module Components

Cupertino, 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.

Description

Drive quality and engineering readiness for new products, modules and components, including critical modules such as Battery (Li-ion and other chemistries), Camera, Thermal and other subsystems - for iPhones & other Apple products, from early design through mass production. Partner with design, supply chain, and OEM/supplier teams to ensure new products meet specification, reliability, and scalability targets.

Responsibilities

• Review new product designs and specifications, providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback; conduct tolerance analysis, FEA, and FMEA to identify design risks and recommend corrective changes
• Assess fabrication and assembly strategies for new material or component designs; create risk assessments and mitigation plans, identifying execution challenges and recommending solutions
• Plan and lead Design of Experiments (DoE) to inform design and supply chain decisions
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop flow mapping, FMEA, equipment/metrology plans, and implementation schedules prior to engineering builds
• Work with design, engineering, and safety teams to establish quality control, inspection, and metrology stations on production lines
• Support new product development builds, driving quality issues to timely closure and presenting RCCA findings to Executive leadership as needed
• Plan and run validation trials to demonstrate feasibility for high-volume production; assess supplier readiness for build activities and mass production
• Develop and execute component/module reliability testing plans during NPI and mass production
• Drive quality and readiness at the factory for development builds and mass production; prepare OK-to-Ship documentation for new product launches
• Manage IQC, IPQC, OQC, and ORT programs for injection molding, stamping, and other components; establish quality control plans jointly with vendors
• Conduct periodic reviews of field and factory quality data with OEM and supplier partners, refining specifications and process capability based on production data
• Drive production improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor costs and maximize quality

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or the development of consumer electronics
• Experience in metrology, standard manufacturing quality control practices, and process/manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• 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.)
• International travel to supplier sites, up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative problem-solving experience and strong English communication skills Experience developing process quality plans, leading supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts
• Project management experience and a deep understanding of problem-solving and process development tools, including Design of Experiments (DoE), root cause analysis, FEA, FMEA, and statistical tools
• Expertise in GRR, MSA, GD&T practices, metrology, DFMEA, and tolerance analysis
• Knowledge of reliability methods, quality sampling methodologies, and process validation for high-volume manufacturing
• Strong communication skills and passion to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Prior experience in design/manufacturing of components with tight tolerances 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.