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Manufacturing Design Engineer

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Hybrid (Shenzhen, Guangdong)Full-timePosted 1mo 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 expertise, collaborate cross-functionally to assess manufacturability, and recommend production processes and equipment while driving quality, yield, and ramp to mass production.

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.
  • 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 processing equipment, design fixtures/automations, initiate DOEs, and finalize process solution from prototype to mass production.
  • Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product/Industrial Designers. Lead process development in assembly, bonding, laser processes, etc., and own 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 performance is preferred.
  • Proficient in English as a working language (verbal and written).
  • Cross-disciplinary knowledge like mechatronics, control theory, machine learning are considered plus.
  • Ability to work on manufacturing sites independently and willingness to travel frequently (mainly in Asia, >50%).
  • Action oriented, proactive in solving challenges.
  • Vendor management experience with ability to manage conflicts and drive vendors to action.
  • Quick learner, able to rapidly acquire process knowledge and influence design; innovative in process engineering.

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering and process developmentSPC and data-driven decision making
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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