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Description

The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's worldwide supply base. In this highly visible hands-on role, you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners, as well as our worldwide suppliers. The MDE role is empowered and expected to bring creativity to Apple's manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible.

As an MDE, you'll lead the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for key design features on Apple's products. You will ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals. ","responsibilities":"Evaluate product and design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product

Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple's suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, expectations, and schedules

Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and 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

Conduct process optimization DOE's, using data and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to sophisticated challenges

Communicate ongoing process development status to functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability

Provide leadership at global manufacturing sites during development and production ramp, traveling internationally, identifying root causes of open issues and driving corrective actions to timely resolution

Collaborate with internal partners and equipment suppliers to develop and refine metal additive manufacturing processes and equipment, utilizing data including, but not limited to, machine sensor data.

Optimize additive manufacturing processes for Apple cosmetic, dimensional quality, reliability, and throughput requirements. Develop methods to model and characterize key performance indicators in additive manufacturing.

Support Product Design in development of metal alloys for additive manufacturing utilizing knowledge of metal 3D printing technologies, powder metallurgy, and post-processing techniques including heat treatment.

Provide expert level support to project teams utilizing metal additive manufacturing to bring designs from concept to mass production

Develop best in class qualification plans and procedures to qualify additive manufacturing equipment and materials utilizing DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ

Preferred Qualifications

Utilizes a hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving

Demonstrates commitment and tenacity; a self-starter who learns quickly and adapts to find new solutions in the face of adversity

Communicates technical information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal forms, adapting content to suit the intended audience

Employs project management tools to effectively plan and track work to completion; diligent and reliable in executing tasks independently

Experience on the shop floor, in a hobby or professional context, is helpful

Experience working with highly cosmetic parts or products is preferred

Experience with design, data preparation and simulation software for additive manufacturing

BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields preferred

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles

Ability to travel 25%+ is required

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $194,600 and $293,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

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