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Manufacturing Design Engineer

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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BengaluruFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) provides end-to-end manufacturing and process solutions for key design features, driving development of mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s global supply base. This is a hands-on, highly visible role coordinating with Industrial Design, Product Design, Manufacturing Design partners, and worldwide suppliers to meet manufacturing and design goals.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product
  • Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple’s manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and schedule
  • Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements
  • Develop and document processes, including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications
  • Conduct process optimization DOE’s, using data-driven and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to complex challenges
  • Communicate ongoing process development status to cross-functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability
  • Willingness to travel locally and internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team members
  • Familiarity with a phase gate product development approach
  • Lead process development/expertise in one of the following areas: CNC machining, Assembly, Surface Finishing, Glass Processing
  • Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, or similar roles
  • BE / BTech / Masters / PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering from a premier school
  • Hands-on experience in CNC, lathe, polishing, sandblasting, lapping, laser etching, laser welding, adhesive dispensing
  • Understanding core principles of fixture and automation design, including use of design software and FEA for stress/structural analysis
  • Understanding core principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Understanding core principles of Data Analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically up to 75%
  • Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving
  • Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data-driven manufacturing decisions
  • Applies innovative approach to problem-solving by leveraging past experiences
  • A passion for manufacturing and engineering excellence
  • Unwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfaction
  • Experience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry is a plus

Skills

Required:CNC machiningQuality and process optimizationGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingData Analysis and Design of Experiments
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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