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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, iPad

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$133.5k - $246.2kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer designs precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products, leading R&D on new technologies to address complex automation challenges, and scaling automated and semi-automated solutions across projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering
  • Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments
  • Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or CM’s; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders
  • Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability
  • Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer’s factory
  • Engage machine suppliers for automated equipment design reviews and proposals
  • Travel to the machine supplier and contract manufacturer for equipment bring-up, qualification, acceptance testing and support during build events
  • Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R)
  • Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine
  • Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multi-functional teams
  • Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions: - Design for Manufacturability: Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable. - Product Engineering: Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of strong work experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
  • Ability to travel 30-40%
  • Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments and failure analysis
  • Understands build tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies
  • Understands machine qualification including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility
  • Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
  • New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired
  • Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required
  • Working knowledge of GD&T principles favorable
  • NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE experiences a plus
  • Working knowledge of laser welding, or robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), or pneumatics, or motion controllers, or PLC and and PC-based control systems is a plus
  • JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience preferred
  • Master's degree considered a plus

Skills

Required:Process design and optimizationMachine qualificationDesign for ManufacturabilityProject managementCommunicationData analysis and statistics

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments may be offered
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • education reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary stock programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
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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