Manufacturing Design Engineer - Chennai

Chennai Until 9/22/2026 6+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. 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 create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires 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

Apple MDE’s are extraordinary engineers that provide end to end manufacturing and process solutions for key design features. This includes manufacturing process development and capability (includes incorporating all aspects of equipment, consumables, key parameters, process setup, and qualification), selection and/or design of manufacturing equipment, automation, and strategic R&D.

The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base on any of our product lines. In this highly visible, hands-on role as the expert technical member of the Manufacturing Design Team you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, Manufacturing Design partners and worldwide suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

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

BE / BTech / Masters / PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering from a premier school

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in the following expertise: CNC, lathe, polishing, sandblasting, lapping, laser etching, laser welding, adhesive dispensing

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 internationally & domestically up to 75%

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 leveraging 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

About this role

Summary

Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for high-volume mechanical products at Apple.

Job title

Manufacturing Design Engineer

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Chennai, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CNClathepolishinglaser etchinglaser weldingfixture designFEAgeometric dimensioning and tolerancingdata analysisexperiments

Preferred skills

automation designproblem-solvingcommunicationOEM collaborationmanufacturing excellence

Specializations

mechanicalmanufacturingautomationdata analysisCAD
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

On-site City