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Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Asia (Suzhou/Shenzhen/Shanghai))Full-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) who collaborates with operations, supply quality, tooling, Product Design and Industrial Design to develop and scale manufacturing processes, materials, finishes and form factors for Apple products. Hands-on role focused on process development, equipment qualification, fixture/automation design, and transitioning from prototype to mass production, with significant travel.

Responsibilities

  • - Own the secondary process development work of multi-type plastic / rubber / metal components of Apple products (CNC, Polishing, Welding, surface treatment, etc).
  • - Design the secondary process based on cosmetic and drawing requirement, to pioneer new material, new process or surface finish mechanism, map out process flow, select processing equipments, craft fixtures/automation, initiate DOEs, finalize the process solution from prototype to mass production.
  • - Deeply involve in working on multiple customized processes in CNC, Polishing, PVD, Chemical Treatment, Sand Blasting, Anodizing, Cleaning, Laser etching, Welding, Automation, etc.
  • - Work multi-functionally with Product Design to assess manufacturability and recommend production processes and equipment.
  • - Work with Global Supply Managers to develop new equipment from RFQ through factory implementation, and deliver material on time and cost.
  • - Work with Manufacturing Quality Engineers to drive yield improvement via part quality analysis, defect Pareto, and SPC.
  • - Work heavily with suppliers to define/refine mechanical tooling and fixtures, and establish process capability/readiness.
  • - Coordinate activities between Asia and US-based teams and vendors.
  • - Travel 50% (mainly in Asia).

Qualifications

  • - Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical Engineering and/or relevant manufacturing work experiences.
  • - 5+ years of related manufacturing design experience, especially for consumer electronics products.
  • - Skills in GD&T, DOE, SPC.
  • - Proficient English and Mandarin.
  • - Experiences in process technical development including CNC, Polishing, Consumable Material Wheels/Sandpapers, Blasting Media, Chemical Treatment, Cleaning, Laser Application, Automation, etc.
  • - Experience in developing customized non-standard machines for consumer electronics (CNC machines, Polish equipment, Robot application, Cosmetic/Dimension Inspection equipment, Roughness/Texture Control, etc.).
  • - Understanding of problem solving within experimental design, root cause analysis and statistical process control.
  • - Working experience for AI/ML.
  • - Strong analytical, teamwork, motivation, results-orientation, attention to detail, ability to influence across functions.
  • - Flexibility to adapt to dynamic, evolving environments.

Skills

Required:GD&TDOESPCCNCPolishingLiaison and cross-functional collaborationEnglish and Mandarin proficiencyProblem solving and root cause analysis

Benefits

  • Apple equal opportunity employer
  • Inclusion and diversity commitments
  • Reasonable accommodation
  • Accessible workplace culture and tools
Last updated Jun 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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