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Manufacturing Quality Engineer - iPad

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$133.5k - $201.6kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Quality engineering role focused on enabling mass production of Apple products by developing measurement technologies, control strategies, and manufacturing methods; leading quality assurance activities, audits, and corrective actions across multiple programs and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with tooling and 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 substantial production scale
  • Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
  • Compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
  • Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields
  • Collaborate with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
  • Coordinate and prioritize all Quality Engineering functions for multiple program for team members
  • Continue to expend the capabilities of the team and recruit new engineers
  • Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards
  • Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes
  • Drive corrective actions with internal and external team members

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and process control, developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
  • Travel internationally to supplier sites - 30%
  • BS in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing systems engineering, Chemical engineering or similar
  • 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 a solid 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, stamping, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or automotive high volume quality manufacturing engineering
  • International experience, particularly in Asia is a plus

Skills

Required:Quality engineeringMeasurement systems developmentRoot cause analysisProject management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation eligibility
  • employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apple

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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