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Manufacturing Design Engineer

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Chengdu/Shenzhen/Suzhou)Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Role focused on managing selection, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for mechanical enclosure subassemblies. Collaborates with Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design, and suppliers to assess manufacturability, develop production processes, and drive yield and process improvements across global teams.

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.
  • Work with suppliers to define and refine mechanical tooling and fixtures, and establish process capability and readiness.
  • Coordinate activities and direction through clear communication between the Asia and US-based teams, and vendors.
  • Audit supplier secondary processes and 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 equipment, design fixtures/automations, initiate DOEs, and finalize process solutions from prototype to mass production.
  • Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers. Lead process development in assembly, automation/fixtures, bonding, laser processes, and related yield improvement actions based on SPC data.
  • Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industry Engineering, Master or Ph.D. is a plus; proven track record of outstanding academic performances preferred.
  • Proficient in English as a working language (verbal and written).
  • Cross-disciplinary knowledge like mechatronics, control theory, machine learning considered a plus.
  • Ability to work on manufacturing sites independently and willingness to travel frequently (over 50%), mainly in Asia.
  • Vendor management experience; ability to handle conflicts and drive vendors to action and results.
  • Quick learner with ability to quickly pick up process knowledge and influence design; innovative in process engineering.

Skills

Required:Process engineeringStatistical process control (SPC)Design of experiments (DOE)Vendor management

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer with accommodations for applicants with disabilities; accessibility initiatives and workplace accommodations are emphasized.
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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