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Manufacturing Design Engineer

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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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 collaborate with Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design, and global teams to assess manufacturability, select capable production processes and equipment, and drive yield and process improvements across prototype 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.
  • Emphasis on 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 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 process based on cosmetic and drawing requirements, mapping out and documenting process flow and details, selecting processing equipment, designing fixtures/automation, initiating DOEs, and finalizing the 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 (automation/fixtures), bonding, laser processes; own yield improvement actions and SPC-driven decisions.
  • 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 with preferred outstanding academic performance.
  • Proficient in English as a working language (verbal and written).
  • Cross-disciplinary knowledge such as mechatronics, control theory, machine learning is a plus.
  • Ability to work on manufacturing sites independently and willingness to travel frequently (mainly in Asia) over 50% of the time.
  • Vendor management experience with ability to manage conflicts and direct vendors to implement actions and deliver results.
  • Quick learner with ability to rapidly acquire process knowledge, influence design, and innovate in process engineering.

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and process developmentStatistical process control (SPC)Vendor management

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer and commitment to inclusion and diversity.
  • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
  • Accessibility initiatives and inclusive culture.
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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