Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Brittles

Cupertino Until 10/3/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 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 build products — they craft 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’s Manufacturing Design Engineers (MDE) are accountable for driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of full time mechanical manufacturing experience required
BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering
35% domestic and international travel required

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrate hands-on mechanical ability
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.
Experience with highly cosmetic parts a plus as is experience in a manufacturing environment of consumer electronics or consumer plastic / sheet metal products
Be a self-starter by defining all engineering tasks to meet project objectives and have the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information provided

About this role

Summary

Develop manufacturing processes and equipment for Apple's product supply chain.

Job title

Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Brittles

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Must be in Cupertino, USA, on-site position, no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical manufacturingprocess developmentequipment design

Preferred skills

cosmetic partsconsumer electronicsself-starter

Specializations

mechanical manufacturingprocess developmentautomationequipment designconsumer electronics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City