Tooling Engineer - Metal Stamping
Core
Provide technical interface between product design groups and suppliers to drive development of metal forming tooling and processes for Apple products.
Role type
Senior IC tooling and process engineer (metal stamping)
Builds
Metal forming tooling and manufacturing processes for consumer electronics
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Metal stamping
Required skills
Design for Manufacturing (DFM), tool design and debugging, progressive tools, deep drawing, forging, DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, GD&T, data analysis, secondary metal processes (machining, anodizing, plating, painting), material and metallurgical knowledge (aluminum, steel, stainless steel)
Preferred skills
Simulation/FEA, experience with overseas suppliers, material science/mechanics
Responsibilities
Assist in product design process through DFM input, direct suppliers in tooling design and manufacturing, work with manufacturing teams to enable robust process flow, drive optimization of tools and processes at suppliers, develop forming process parameters to meet geometric and cosmetic requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC