Operations, Manufacturing Design - Early Careers

As a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) at Apple, you will play a crucial role in handling the selection, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for mechanical enclosure subassemblies of our legendary products. Your Mechanical Engineering expertise will be utilized as you collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design teams. You will assess product features for manufacturability, recommend suitable processes and equipment, and develop new manufacturing processes to enable future product designs. Working closely with Global Supplier Managers, you will identify capable suppliers, assess their secondary processes for capacity, quality, and cost, and define mechanical tooling and fixtures. You will conduct audits on supplier processes and assembly processes, supporting product phase builds from EVT, DVT, PVT to ramp. Additionally, you will be involved in post-production quality and cost improvement activities related to fixtures and processes. In the role of Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) at Apple, you will leverage your Engineering, Factory Management, and Supply Chain skills to develop and implement high-efficiency inspection equipment and quality systems. Your responsibilities will include leading the creation of state-of-the-art inspection and measurement equipment for Apple products, developing specific Product Quality Plans (PQP), and providing technical direction and mentorship to other Quality Engineers. Furthermore, you will collaborate with internal and external groups to ensure accurate definition of quality expectations, coordinate Quality Engineering functions for multiple programs, and support Supplier Quality Management by assisting in supplier selection processes. You will assess supplier production control and quality programs, identify areas for improvement, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. To qualify for these roles, a Masters Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or Industrial Engineering from a premier engineering school with 1-2 years of relevant industry experience is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment, knowledge of quality and reliability concepts, project management experience, and proficiency in problem-solving tools such as design of experiments and statistical process control principles. An understanding of GD&T, mechanical properties of materials, DOE principles, and willingness to travel domestically and overseas are also desirable qualities. Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication and presentation are essential for success in these roles. For consideration, please submit your CV for review.,