Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineer - Chennai

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Description

The Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) Manager leads a team of engineers accountable for developing key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's worldwide supply base. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth alongside the ability to manage people, influence cross-functional partners, and drive program outcomes at scale.

You will work closely with Industrial Design, Product Design, Operations, and global manufacturing partners to ensure that design intent is translated into robust, scalable production processes — from early prototype through mass production.

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years of precision manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated hands-on capability
5+ years of directly leading or managing engineering teams
Deep expertise in at least one process domain: CNC Machining, Surface Finishing, Glass Processing, or Assembly
Proficiency in DOE, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Cp/Cpk, and PFMEA
Experience managing programs across the full NPI lifecycle (Proto through MP)
Comfortable working with a global supply chain and cross-functional partners
~35% domestic and international travel required
B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering; M.S. preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cosmetic consumer electronics or high-volume plastic / sheet metal products
Track record of presenting technical strategy and program status to executive leadership
Background in automation justification using line efficiency metrics (UPH, OEE, ROD)
Experience setting supplier qualification standards and leading equipment development
partnerships