Manufacturing Design Engineer - Chennai
Core
Own the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes and assembly automation for Apple's worldwide supply base.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (Mechanical/Automation)
Builds
Fully automated assembly lines, custom machinery, and process solutions for consumer electronics.
Domain
Consumer Electronics Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
High-volume mechanical product development, robotics, laser welding, adhesive dispensing, film lamination, vision systems, IPC integration, fixture design, automation design, FEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA/PFMEA, statistical process control (SPC), ROI calculation, equipment qualification.
Preferred skills
OEM/Contract Manufacturer experience in Consumer Electronics, problem-solving, data-driven decision making.
Technologies
PLC programming, CCD programming, Industrial PC (IPC), robot arm integration, FEA software, design software.
Responsibilities
Evaluate product design goals for dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities; align manufacturing development strategy with Global Supply Managers; identify and validate assembly equipment and processes; develop and document process parameters; conduct process optimization DOEs; lead equipment development cycle from RFQ to production qualification; travel to support manufacturing partner sites.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC