Apple · 3 hours ago
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Watch
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and exceptional customer experiences. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will drive technical and operational issues during the NPI phase to ensure a smooth transition to mass production and improve manufacturing processes.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Drive project technical and operational issues with material, process, fixtures, equipment etc. during NPI phase to enable delivery of a mature product and manufacturing process into Mass Production
Ensuring Design for Manufacturability: Work closely with engineering teams through the entire development cycle to ensure that not only is the design robust, but that it is manufacturable in high-volumes. This entails understanding new technologies, structural/mechanical design and an ability to influence through data/statistics based insights
Contract-Manufacturer (CM) Readiness: Work with the CapEx, Fixture (Automation / Manual) and Factory teams at every build to ensure that the fixtures needed for assembling the product and the test stations for testing them are in place and qualified; SOP for assembling products are ready and the operators are trained
Communication: Synthesize information on the program (product readiness for mass-production, factory readiness, relevant, trade-offs, impact on development achievements) into concise communication for Senior Management
Driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production builds
Production process development, documentation, optimization and validation
Development and implementation of new technologies to improve production quality, capacity and efficiency
Sets standard practices and independently settles impact to design approaches and parameters to the final product
Provides direction, mentorship and resources to other engineering groups and project leaders as well as factory technicians
Act as lead engineer on a variety of projects and participates in the project planning of major sub-projects
Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure manufacturability of new products
Product Engineering - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life
Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis
Process Engineering - Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency
Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products
Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards
This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles
Utilize DOE, FMEA, and other Industry standard tools to proactively identify and address risks and optimize process parameters
Provide regular VP level communication of technical health of program
Qualification
Required
Overall 10+ years experience in engineering and manufacturing; ideally in high volume manufacturing
New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience
Direct experience leading any of the following functional engineering teams a plus (TPM, ME, TE, DFX, Etc.)
Proven track record of driving team engagement and exceptional results
Excellent project management skills, experience working in a matrix organization. (Planning, Cost, & Delivery)
Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required
Technical skill-set to work well with cross functional management teams and provide guidance on non-manufacturable scenarios and propose alternative solutions
Experience working with International OEM partners
Ability to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
Validated working experience with DFm & DFx
Required to understand and tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level
Solid understanding of GD&T principles a plus
JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience a plus
Must be a self starter with innovation, integrity, and attention to detail
Preferred
MS or BS in related Engineering field, MBA a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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