2 Adhesive Dispensing Jobs

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's worldwide supply base on any of our product lines. In this highly visible, hands-on role as the expert technical member of the Manufacturing Design Team, you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, Manufacturing Design partners, and worldwide suppliers. Apple MDEs are extraordinary engineers that provide end-to-end manufacturing and process solutions for key design features. This includes manufacturing process development and capability (includes incorporating all aspects of equipment, consumables, key parameters, process setup, and qualification), selection and/or design of manufacturing equipment, automation, and strategic R&D. Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product. Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple's manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and schedule. 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 DOEs using data-driven and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to complex challenges. Communicate ongoing process development status to cross-functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability. Willingness to travel locally and internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team members. Familiarity with a phase gate product development approach. The role also involves leading process development/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. 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications: - 6+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, or similar roles - BE / BTech / Masters / PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering from a premier school Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experience in the following expertise: CNC, lathe, polishing, sandblasting, lapping, laser etching, laser welding, adhesive dispensing - Understanding core principles of fixture and automation design, including the use of design software and FEA for stress/structural analysis - Understanding core principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Understanding core principles of Data Analysis and Design of Experiments - Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically up to 75% - Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving - A quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challenges - Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data-driven manufacturing decisions - Applies innovative approach to problem-solving by leveraging past experiences - A passion for manufacturing and engineering excellence - Unwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfaction - Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry is a plus.,

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather, leading to great work. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just create products - they make the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. The diversity of those people and their ideas inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple Products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing design engineer to lead development, and ramp for next generation Apple products. Our Manufacturing Design Engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of Apple's renowned designs. You will be a part of collaborative environment contributing to the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for Apple products. The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes across Apple's worldwide supply base. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Quality Engineering, Global Supply Management, Product Design, and Industrial Design in order to ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals. The MDE role is empowered to bring creativity to Apple's manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible. Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase. Develop manufacturing technologies, control strategies and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at a mass production scale. Develop and implement cutting-edge processes to deliver on cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics. Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications. Work with internal and external groups to ensure proper definition of process expectations and that appropriate fixturing techniques are used for the product. Coordinate all Manufacturing Design Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations. Conduct process optimization DOEs, combining data-driven and hands-on approaches in tandem, to find solutions to complex challenges. Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes. Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members. You may be asked to lead development in one or more of the following areas: - CNC machining, CNC milling and turning process development, perform simulations on Vericut, validate drawings/CAD, cutting tool design and development, fabrication and cutter life evaluation. Scope appropriate CNC equipment to be used, develop CNC fixtures, evaluate fixture design concepts and prototyping, implement touch probing, lead the reduction of cycle time, development of advanced cutters and coatings, high-speed machining implementation, support 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 for blasting, tumbling, polishing, robotics, wet sanding, lapping, plating, anodizing, and PVD in response to cosmetic, functional, and reliability targets. Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing systems engineering, Chemical engineering, or similar). - 10+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, or similar roles. - Hands-on experience in metal cutting (CNC), Robotics, Polishing, Sandblasting, Lapping, Laser Etching, Laser Welding, Adhesive dispensing and/or Process bring up. - A solid understanding of core principles of fixture and automation design (including the use of design software and FEA for stress/structural analysis), Data Analysis, and Design of Experiments. - Experience in developing process DFMs, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts. - Expert level knowledge of GD&T, Stack up Analysis, NX, Siemens Controls, Mastercam, Vericut, JMP/Minitab. - Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 75%. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in Engineering or PhD (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical engineering, or similar). - Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations. - Project management experience and an understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis, and statistical analytical tools. - Experience in cosmetic parts manufacturing and process control. - Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving. - A quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challenges. - Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers. - Innovative and first principles problem-solving approach.,