Manufacturing Design Engineer
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Operations and Supply Chain
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In this highly visible role, our Manufacturing Design Engineers (MDE) are responsible for the development and implementation of high precision mechanical fabrication processes in a high variety and short timeline environment for Apple retail product displays.
Key Qualifications
- Experience with Mechanical Fabricated parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics, ceramics, machine shop (CNC, Mills, Lathes) experience is required.
- Prefer a solid understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC or Mechanical Fabrication techniques.
- Engineering management or program management background is considered a plus.
Description
You will utilize your Mechanical Manufacturing background in the following areas:
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT:
- Planning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions.
- Assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design. Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability. Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations.
- Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues.
- Drive process improvements per dimensional and cosmetic specifications.
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION:
- Acts as lead engineer to drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability.
- Assigns specific tasks and work with Apple suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program.
- Establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production.
SUPPLIER EXECUTION:
- Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance.
- Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals.
- Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk.
Education & Experience
MSME/BSME, or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
- Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.