CareerPlan

CNC Prototype Machinist Lead

Seattle, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead CNC Prototype Machinist establishing a new lab for Apple's Vision Product Group, creating high-quality complex prototypes and providing design feedback.

Role type

Senior IC CNC Prototype Machinist Lead

Builds

High-quality complex prototypes and models for Apple's Vision Product Group

Domain

Consumer electronics manufacturing / Precision machining

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

5-axis CNC programming, fixture design, close-tolerance machining, hand metrology, DFM feedback, GD&T interpretation, CAD model reading, troubleshooting complex setups, custom tooling fabrication

Preferred skills

Hypermill, Hermle/Datron CNC machines, Heidenhain TNC7 controllers, high-feed/high-speed machining, CMM programming, CT scanning, manual mills/lathes operation

Technologies

Hypermill, Heidenhain TNC7, CMM, CT scanning machines

Responsibilities

Set up complex 5-axis CNC Mill machines, program tool paths for 3D parts, conduct advanced metrology, design and fabricate jigs/fixtures/tooling, provide DFM feedback to engineering teams, validate critical features using hand metrology and inspection equipment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC