Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - SME Additive Manufacturing
Core
Lead the development and implementation of high-precision mechanical manufacturing processes, specifically metal additive manufacturing, for Apple's worldwide supply base.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (Additive Manufacturing SME)
Builds
End-to-end manufacturing solutions for key design features on Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing, metal additive manufacturing
Required skills
mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, process optimization DOE, metal additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, post-processing techniques, heat treatment, qualification plans (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ)
Preferred skills
hands-on engineering approach, shop floor experience, highly cosmetic parts experience, design data preparation and simulation software for additive manufacturing
Technologies
metal 3D printing technologies, machine sensor data
Responsibilities
Evaluate product and design goals for 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; Provide leadership at global manufacturing sites during development and production ramp; Optimize additive manufacturing processes for quality, reliability, and throughput; Support Product Design in development of metal alloys for additive manufacturing; Develop best in class qualification plans and procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC