Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE)

Quick Facts

• Role: Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE)

Description

Apple’s Manufacturing Design Engineers (MDE) drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. This highly visible, hands-on role serves as the expert technical member of the Manufacturing Design Team, collaborating frequently with Industrial Design, Product Design, Manufacturing Design partners, and suppliers. The position owns end-to-end manufacturing and process solutions for key design features, including manufacturing process capability development, equipment selection/design, automation, and strategic R&D.

Responsibilities

• Define best-in-class processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements
• Develop and document processes, including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements
• Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements using selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp; drive engineering issues to resolution
• Use data to drive process decisions (basic data analysis, DOEs, SPC, etc.)
• Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers
• Lead process development with expertise in one area (CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, or painting)

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience
• BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
• 35% domestic and international travel required

Benefits

• Work on innovation with a hands-on impact on mechanical manufacturing and process development
• Collaborate with global design and supplier partners to deliver end-to-end manufacturing and process solutions