Apple · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPad
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expApple is a renowned technology company that focuses on innovation and extraordinary products. The Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) role involves developing and implementing high precision mechanical fabrication processes for iPad products, as well as leading process development activities and collaborating with suppliers to ensure production readiness.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Planning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions
Assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design. Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability. Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations
Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues
Acts as lead engineer to drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability
Assigns specific tasks and work with Apple suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program
Establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production
Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance
Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals
Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk
Qualification
Required
5+ experience supporting new product launches from a mechanical tooling engineering or product development perspective
Preferred
BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
Experience with mechanical fabricated parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics, ceramics, machine shop (CNC, Mills, Lathes) experience is required
Deep understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC or mechanical fabrication techniques
Engineering management or program management background is considered a plus
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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