Apple · 5 days ago
Advanced Battery Manufacturing Engineer (ABM), Operations
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expApple is responsible for the development and implementation of key production processes and quality in a high volume environment for batteries. In this role, you will utilize your mechanical manufacturing background to lead process development and ensure quality in collaboration with various teams and suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Review battery material designs, specifications and provide Design for Manufacturing feedback to Apple Material Development Engineering based on process capability and quality within the supply chain
Plan, propose, and lead Design of Experiments (DOE) activities to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, process development, and supply chain decisions
Assess the suitability of a fabrication and/or assembly strategy or technology for a given battery material design. Plan validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability. Analyze results to provide technical recommendations
Review progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues
Collaborate with suppliers to deliver process flow mapping, FMEA, equipment/metrology, implementation schedules and validation activities prior to Engineering builds
Collaborate with suppliers to establish manufacturing Process and Quality Control Plans, for early detection of issues and to ensure consistent quality is achieved
Drive project technical and operational issues related to process, equipment, quality, metrology, etc. during NPI phase to enable delivery of a mature manufacturing process that achieves design compliance into Mass Production
Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations for risk mitigation to management
Drive production process improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor and maximize quality
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Quality & Process Development
Direct experience in manufacturing process design, review, buy off and quality audit
Direct experience in battery development, design and qualification
Must be willing/able to travel 30%
BS/MS/MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent. PhD is a plus
Preferred
Experience in understanding Lean Six Sigma methodology including Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control & Gage R&R
Experience with battery cell manufacturing processes (Coating, Calendaring, Stacking, Winding, etc.)
Experience in battery cell critical raw material (cathode/anode/electrolyte/separator) manufacturing process and quality
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
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