Advanced Manufacturing Engineer(iPhone)

Suzhou Until 9/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job; there's no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. The diversity of those people and their ideas encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

In this role, you will lead manufacturing research and development, tackling complex challenges that directly impact the cost, quality, and delivery of Apple's iconic products. Exercising expert judgment, you will establish standard practices, evaluate design approaches, and apply deep expertise in mechanical product design. You will serve as a technical lead, mentoring cross-functional engineering teams and driving the integration of emerging technological trends into our manufacturing processes.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years in an engineering or automation role, including directing engineering teams for New Product Introduction (NPI).
Track record of driving cost reduction, managing projects, and executing mechanical engineering design.
Capability to build and analyze tolerance stack-ups for individual parts and assemblies.
Understanding of adhesives and dispensing technology.
Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin and English.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Operations.
Expertise in automation machine design for precision consumer electronics assembly, alongside knowledge of optics principles (CCD cameras, 1D/2D lasers) for alignment fixtures.
Knowledge of pneumatics, servo motors, PLCs, and PC-based control systems.
Familiarity with statistical analysis and design tools, including JMP, Minitab, and Six Sigma principles.
Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL) coupled with the capability to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to solve production problems or automate workflows.

About this role

Summary

Lead manufacturing research, design, and automation for Apple products, mentoring teams and improving processes.

Job title

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer(iPhone)

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Suzhou-based, on-site role in manufacturing engineering.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringautomationNPItolerance analysisadhesives

Preferred skills

NPImanufacturing operationsautomation machine designopticspneumaticsservo motorsPLCsstatistical analysisSix SigmaPythonAIML

Specializations

mechanical designautomationproduct introductionprecision assemblyAI/ML
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

On-site City