System & Core Technologies Quality Engineering

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Senior Operations Technical Leader for System & Core Technologies Quality Engineering, guiding cross-functional teams through development and mass production.

You’ll partner with Engineering to enable operational success, drive quality metrics, and implement new technologies across Connectors, Haptics, Camera, depth, and related modules. Regular travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Quality experience in New Product Introduction, Design Engineering or Manufacturing Operations.
• MS/PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Experience partnering with off-shore manufacturers, high-volume production, and travel to manufacturing sites.
• Strong statistical and data analytics skills (statistical process control and sampling).
• Data-driven, results-oriented problem solving and failure analysis techniques.
• Experience leading functional engineering teams (ME, EE, TE, DFX or similar).
• Clear, consistent communication and executive-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Operations technical teams during product development and high-volume production.
• Drive readiness for all phases of the introduction cycle, including pre-production with contract manufacturers.
• Own and drive key operational metrics such as yield and UPH for ramp readiness.
• Develop and implement new technologies to enhance production quality, capacity, and efficiency.
• Generate Product Quality Plans (PQP) and monitor OQC and customer audits at OEM sites.
• Lead quality improvement forums and provide regular program health communications.
• International travel up to 25% and collaboration with OEM partners.

Skills

Quality experience

Statistical data analytics

Executive level communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical or Optical or Materials or Industrial Engineering

MS/PhD in Mechanical or Electrical or Optical or Materials or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Quality Systems

Job description

System & Core Technologies Quality Engineering

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 build 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. Join the dynamic Product Operations team. In this highly visible role, you will lead the Operations technical team during the next generation product’s development and high volume production. As the technical lead for a product line, you will partner closely with multiple multi-functional teams during all phases of development to enable the product success!

Description

To be a successful team member within Product Operations you will lead cross-functional Operations technical teams (DFx, DFm, Test, SQE, PQE and others) during product development and high volume production. As the senior technical advisor for the product line, you will partner closely with the Engineering throughout the lifecycle of development to enable operational success through to mass production.

Responsibilities

• ***System Product Quality Management: FATP for iPhone, Mac, Audio & Home or VisionPro
• Ensure operational technical readiness for all phases of the introduction cycle, including driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production builds
• Own and drive key operational metrics including yield and UPH to ensure complete ramp readiness
• Drive process development, documentation, optimization and validation, including all equipment requirement plans
• Develop and implement new technologies to enhance production quality, capacity and efficiency
• Provide regular VP level communication of technical health of program
• Generate Product Quality Plan (PQP)
• Monitor Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) and Customer Audit (CA) processes at OEM sites
• Handle and triage quality critical issues
• Drive ongoing product improvements with OEM partners
• Support AppleCare Service & Engineering on specific requests
• Conduct periodic reviews of Field/Factory Quality Data with OEM partners
• Leads Weekly Quality Improvement Forums
• Generate monthly Product Health summary
• International Travel is required (up to 25%)
• ***Core Technologies Quality Engineering: These teams support various components and modules such as Connectors, Haptics, Inductive, Camera, Depth, Optical Sensing, Displays. Some responsibilities include:
• Identify and drive quality improvement opportunities in future products
• Lead Process FMEAs on new technologies and manufacturing processes
• Lead technical Failure Analysis to support root cause analysis and issue resolution
• Generate Product Quality Plan (PQP)
• Establish quality monitoring mechanism which generate meaningful metrics providing indication of outgoing quality at all nodes in supply chain
• Develop/Drive test correlation, metrology systems, sampling methods, cosmetics requirements, and more
• Manage quality escalation and issues
• Develop capable supplier that can be both technology and scaling partners
• International Travel is required (up to 25%)

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality experience in one or more of the following disciplines: New Product Introduction / Design Engineering / Manufacturing Operations
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• **Product Quality Management:
• Experience partnering with off-shore manufacturers, high volume production and traveling to manufacturing sites
• Strong statistical and data analytics skills - statistical process control and sampling methods
• Data driven and results oriented approach to problem solving, failure analysis techniques
• Direct experience program managing functional engineering teams (ME, EE, TE, DFX or other)
• Exceptional ability to build relationships; clear, consistent communication; data-driven and results- oriented; enthusiastic and motivated
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, who seeks to pursue everyday problems in innovative ways
• Laser-focused on the smallest details and able to use data forensics to solve complex manufacturing assembly quality issues
• *** Core Technologies Quality Engineering:
• 3+ years of experience in a technical domain (preferably Connectors, Haptics, Inductive, Camera, Depth, Optical Sensing), high volume manufacturing, or development of consumer electronics or components
• Strong statistical and data analytics skills - statistical process control and sampling methods
• Data driven and results oriented approach to problem solving, failure analysis techniques
• Clear and consistent communication, including executive level presentation skills and ability to drive multi-functional teams
• Knowledge of Quality Systems, Design of Experiments, Reliability Methods/Models

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 $133,500 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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