Apple · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and exceptional customer experiences. The Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) role involves driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality product production.
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Responsibilities
Define best-in-class processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements
Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications
Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements utilizing selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers
Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, and drive engineering issues to resolution
Use data to drive process decisions, basic data analysis, DOEs, SPC, etc
Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers
Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers
Lead process development/have expertise in one of the process development areas listed below: CNC machining - Develop all CNC milling and turning processes. Scope appropriate CNC equipment to be used, develop CNC fixtures, implement touch probing, lead the reduction of cycle time, development of advanced cutters and coatings, High Speed Machining implementation, support the programming and optimization of all CNC-related activities at contract manufacturers worldwide. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis
Surface Finishing - Develop new processes in the area of blasting, tumbling, polishing, wet sanding, lapping, anodizing, and PVD. Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met
Glass Processing - Develop all processes for glass scribe/break, grinding, lapping, polishing, chemical strengthening, decoration and functional coatings (with inks, and other thin film deposition techniques etc). Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met
Assembly - Develop all assembly processes. Includes incorporating welding, gluing/adhesives, and mechanical fit based processes. Support qualification of equipment at suppliers, including detailed documentation of process parameters. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Identify automation opportunities and justify automation projects based on automation line efficiency metrics
Painting - Develop all paint processes to achieve cosmetic and surface durability requirements. Scope and specify paint equipment, environmental clean room requirements, evaluate and select most appropriate paints and painting parameters to ensure quality and yield requirements are met
Qualification
Required
3+ years of full time mechanical manufacturing experience required
25% domestic and international travel required
Preferred
BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
Demonstrate hands-on mechanical ability
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
Experience with highly cosmetic parts a plus as is experience in a manufacturing environment of consumer electronics or consumer plastic / sheet metal products
Be a self-starter by defining all engineering tasks to meet project objectives and have the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information provided
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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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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