Manufacturing Design Engineer - Brittles
Core
Develop and implement innovative manufacturing processes for Apple's iPhone enclosures, specifically focusing on glass processing and Brittles applications.
Role type
Manufacturing Design Engineer (Glass Processing)
Builds
iPhone enclosures and glass components
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Glass Manufacturing
Required skills
high-volume mechanical product development, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, electronics glass processing (laser, CNC, surface finishing, chemical etching/strengthening), fixture and automation design, FEA for stress/structural analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Data Analysis, Design of Experiments
Preferred skills
Brittles applications, materials characterization (SEM/TEM/EDX/FTIR/XPS), deep learning or statistical machine learning, OEM/CM experience in Consumer Electronics
Technologies
laser, CNC, SEM, TEM, EDX, FTIR, XPS
Responsibilities
Evaluate product and industrial design goals for dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities; Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and suppliers to align 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 using data-driven approaches; Lead development in glass processing areas including laser, grinding, lapping, polishing, CNC milling, chemical strengthening, and coatings; Own optimization/yield improvement actions based on SPC data analysis.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC