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Manufacturing Design Engineer

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Chengdu / Shenzhen / Suzhou)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

In this highly visible role, you will manage selection, implementation & optimization of manufacturing processes for mechanical enclosure subassemblies for Apple products. You will apply Mechanical Engineering experience and collaborate with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design to assess manufacturability and recommend production processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with US-based MDEs counterpart in the development of mechanical processes.
  • Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to develop new equipment from RFQ through factory implementation, and manufacture and deliver material to downstream supply chain nodes on time and on cost.
  • Work with Mechanical Quality Engineers to drive yield improvement through analyses of part quality, defect Pareto, and SPC.
  • Emphasize working with suppliers to define and refine mechanical tooling and fixtures, and establishing process capability and readiness.
  • Coordinate activities and direction through clear communication between the Asia and US-based teams, and vendors.
  • Audit supplier secondary processes as well as support product phase builds from prototype through ramp and mass production.
  • Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, and drive engineering issues to resolution.
  • Use data to drive process decisions, basic data analysis, DOEs, SPC, etc.
  • Design best-in-class processes based on cosmetic and drawing requirements, map process flow, select processing equipment, design fixtures/automations, initiate DOEs, finalize process solution from prototype to mass production.
  • Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers; lead process development/have expertise in assembly, automation/fixtures, bonding, laser processes; own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on SPC data analysis.
  • Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering; Master or Ph.D. is a plus; proven track record of outstanding academic performance preferred.
  • Proficient in English as a working language (verbal and written).
  • Cross-disciplinary knowledge like mechatronics, control theory, machine learning considered a plus.
  • Strong collaboration, initiative, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on manufacturing sites independently and willingness to travel frequently (over 50%, mainly in Asia).
  • Action-oriented, proactive problem-solver capable of handling challenges.
  • Vendor management experience with conflict resolution and driving vendors to action.
  • Quick learner capable of rapidly acquiring process knowledge and influencing design while innovating in process engineering.

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering principlesProcess developmentProject coordination across regionsSupplier/vendormanagement

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer; accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
  • Commitment to inclusion and diversity; accessibility initiatives for workplace and tools.
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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