Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Brittles)

Role Overview: At Apple, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple products and leave a footprint for years to come as a Quality Engineer leading quality and data analysis activities for glass manufacturing through NPI and ramp for next generation Apple products. You will be a part of the Manufacturing Design team, defining quality processes for new and exciting parts and contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology that powers Apple's renowned designs. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with tooling and functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase - Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at substantial production scale - Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics - Compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications - Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields - Collaborate with internal and external groups to ensure proper definition of quality expectations and use appropriate assurance techniques for the product - Coordinate and prioritize all Quality Engineering functions for multiple programs for team members - Recruit and expand the capabilities of the team - Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards - Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes - Drive corrective actions with internal and external team members Qualification Required: - Strong project management and organizational skills - Exceptional communication skills driven by strong technical acumen, teamwork, project management, and results-driven approach - Experience in manufacturing and Quality Control - 6-10 years experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts - Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations - Experience with the development and evaluation of measurement systems - Knowledge of programming OMM, CMM, contour machine, interferometer, 3D scanning, and other high precision equipment is a plus - Disciplined in GD&T practices with close attention to datum establishment and tolerance analysis - Project management experience and a solid understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis, and statistical analytical tools using JMP or Minitab - Familiarity with glass manufacturing and coatings is a plus - BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, or similar. ME/MS preferred,