Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - iPhone Enclosures

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Description

In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple Products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished quality engineer to lead development, and ramp for a next generation Apple product. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of Apple's renowned designs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase
- Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
- Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
- Work with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
- Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations
- Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to Apple quality standards
- Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing and, quality control
Travel internationally to supplier sites– 25%
BS in a related engineering field (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
Experience with the development and evaluation of measurement systems
Project management experience and an understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools
Experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high volume quality manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, Etc)