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Manufacturing Design & Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Shenzhen, Guangdong, China), Hybrid (Suzhou, Jiangsu, China)full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

New graduate role in Apple’s Manufacturing Design (MDE) and Quality Engineering (MQE) teams, focusing on evaluating product designs, developing manufacturing methods, and implementing quality controls for high-volume production. Roles involve collaboration with Asia-based manufacturing partners for on-site prototype builds, equipment testing, and ramp-ups.

Responsibilities

  • For Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE): Design and optimize mass-production manufacturing processes—such as CNC, laser, 3D printing, complex assembly, or chemical surface treatments.
  • Develop and validate mechanical fixtures, assembly mechanisms, and automation layouts based on intricate product drawings.
  • Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to identify optimal processing parameters, evaluate prototype technologies, and ensure machine stability.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product Design Engineering to assess the manufacturability of new features and recommend capable production equipment.
  • For Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE): Develop and implement advanced quality inspection tools and measurement technologies to evaluate cosmetic, material, and dimensional part characteristics.
  • Compile and analyze manufacturing data, leveraging data science or statistical principles to determine appropriate limits and process specifications.
  • Lead Failure Analysis (FA) and root cause investigations to resolve process yield issues and drive continuous quality improvements.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to evaluate product designs and manufacturing methods to ensure ambitious specifications are achieved at massive production scale.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Academic lab, or internship involvement focusing on at least one of the following domains: CNC, laser processing, 3D printing, automation, assembly, materials, surface treatments, Failure Analysis (FA), or data science.

Skills

Required:Engineering fundamentals and 2D/3D designRoot cause analysis and statistical data analysisProgramming for automation/data analysisCommunication

Benefits

  • Not specified in the provided description.
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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