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Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - iPhone

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$163.5k - $246.2kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Accomplished quality engineer to lead development and ramp for a next generation Apple product. Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes, develop measurement technologies and quality inspection tools, and coordinate quality engineering efforts across programs and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 5+ 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)
  • 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)

Skills

Required:Quality engineering leadershipMeasurement systems development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • a range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs
  • participation in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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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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