Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer: Process & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to drive the development of mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base for Watches. This hands-on role collaborates with Industrial Design, Product Design, and suppliers to deliver end-to-end manufacturing solutions.

You will lead process development in CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and painting, ensuring quality, yield, and capability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full time mechanical manufacturing experience.
• 25% domestic and international travel required.
• BSME or equivalent with MSME or MBA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define best-in-class processes to meet Apple design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes including parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements.
• Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements.
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp.
• Use data to drive process decisions, including DOE/ SPC analysis.
• Identify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Define part tolerance and specs by demonstrating process capability to designers.

Skills

CNC machining

Surface finishing

Glass processing

Assembly

Painting

Education

BSME or equivalent

MSME or MBA desirable

Job description

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to drive the development of mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base for Watches. This hands-on role collaborates with Industrial Design, Product Design, and suppliers to deliver end-to-end manufacturing solutions.

You will lead process development in CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and painting, ensuring quality, yield, and capability.