Manufacturing Design Engineer
Core
End-to-end manufacturing and process solutions for key design features across Apple's worldwide supply base, including equipment selection, process development, and automation.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Consumer electronics products (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.)
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Mechanical Manufacturing
Required skills
High-volume mechanical product development, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, CNC machining, assembly processes, surface finishing, glass processing, statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), fixture design, automation design, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), data analysis
Preferred skills
CNC, lathe, polishing, sandblasting, lapping, laser etching, laser welding, adhesive dispensing, FEA for stress/structural analysis, experience with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in Consumer Electronics
Technologies
CNC equipment, FEA software, design software
Responsibilities
Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities; Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and suppliers to align on manufacturing development strategy; Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes; Develop and document processes including parameters and secondary operations; Conduct process optimization DOE's; Lead process development/expertise in specific areas (CNC, Assembly, Surface Finishing, Glass Processing); Ensure quality and yield requirements are met.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
