Apple · 2 months ago
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Additive Manufacturing
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$157K/yr - $237K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is responsible for leading the development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base, collaborating closely with various internal and external partners to ensure product quality and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
As an Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer, 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
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 In this role you’ll:
Collaborate with internal partners, equipment suppliers, and Contract Manufacturers to lead the development of metal additive manufacturing processes and equipment for mass production
Optimize the LPBF process for Apple cosmetic, dimensional quality, reliability, and throughput requirements
Support Product Design in development of new metal alloys for additive manufacturing utilizing knowledge of 3D printing systems, LPBF parameter development, and characterization of materials
Provide expert level support to project teams utilizing metal additive manufacturing to bring designs from concept to mass production, while pushing the limits of design for additive manufacturing
Develop and implement best in class qualification plans and procedures to qualify additive manufacturing equipment and materials utilizing DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Laser Powder Bed Fusion / SLS based metal additive manufacturing or similar roles
BS or higher in mechanical, additive, material science, manufacturing, chemical, industrial engineering, or related fields
Ability to travel 25%+ is required
Preferred
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
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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