Manufacturing Design Engineer- Assembly

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather, leading to great work. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they make the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. The diversity of those people and their ideas inspire 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. The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for owning the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners and our worldwide suppliers. This role is empowered to bring creativity to Apple’s manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible.

Description

This role is a part of collaborative environment contributing to the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for Apple’s iPhone enclosures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Quality Engineering, Global Supply Management, Product Design, and Industrial Design in order to ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, or similar roles

BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields

Hands-on experience in the following expertise: robotics, laser etching, laser welding, adhesive dispensing, potting, mechanical fastening, automation

Understanding core principles of fixture and automation design, including the use of design software and FEA for stress/structural analysis

Understanding core principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Understanding core principles of Data Analysis and Design of Experiments

Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 75%

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving

A quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challenges

Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data-driven manufacturing decisions

Applies innovative approach to problem-solving by demonstrating past experiences

A passion for manufacturing and engineering excellence

Unwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfaction

Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry is a plus