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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Audio

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Hanoi)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Design, develop, and scale high-precision assembly and measurement manufacturing systems for Apple products; lead R&D of novel automation technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams and global partners to drive quality, yield, and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of manufacturing equipment and fixtures (E&F), including design, development, ongoing maintenance, and post-ramp process improvements
  • Design automated and semi-automated solutions for precision alignment, assembly, and measurement applications from early concept through high-volume production ramp
  • Lead machine qualification activities including correlation studies, process capability (Cp/Cpk), and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R); apply statistical tools such as DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma to ensure processes remain scalable and in control
  • Run structured experiments to characterize machine capability and drive measurable improvements in UPH, yield, and downtime
  • Drive failure analysis on yield detractors and reliability issues from both equipment and process perspectives; develop clear data analysis reports to communicate findings to multi-functional stakeholders
  • Author detailed RFQ/RFPs defining equipment design requirements, delivery schedules, documentation standards, and acceptance criteria; lead design reviews with machine suppliers throughout equipment development and bring-up
  • Serve as the primary technical driver on owned projects; provide direction and mentorship to third-party automation suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Organize cross-functional reviews spanning machine requirements, design, qualification, and long-term capability
  • Engage early and continuously with product development teams to ensure new designs are mechanically manufacturable at scale, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life
  • Travel to supplier facilities and CM factories to support equipment bring-up, acceptance testing, and production build events

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering fields
  • Minimum 3 years experience in automation equipment design, machine qualifications, and advanced manufacturing process
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and operate independently under pressure

Skills

Required:Automation equipment designMachine qualification (Cp/Cpk, GR&R)Data analysisGD&T
Nice to have:Python scriptingJMPSix SigmaNX CADPneumatics, servo motors, robotics, vision systems, AOI/CCD
Last updated Aug 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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