Metal Tooling Engineer
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We are looking for an experienced metal tooling and process engineer to provide a technical interface between our product design groups and our suppliers, and to drive development of world class metal tooling and processes at our supply base.
This individual will be expected to assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input, as well as direct our suppliers in the design and manufacture of metal tooling and, as well in actual part manufacture.
- Participate in the product design process through appropriate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input in metal components.
- Work with our suppliers to develop new metal tooling, processing, and quality specifications to meet geometric and cosmetic requirements for Apple products.
- Manage and direct Apple suppliers in the design and build of metal tooling to assure meeting Apple project and part requirements.
- Drive optimization of metal forming processing at Apple suppliers.
- Make appropriate use of tools such as DFM, SPC, Six Sigma etc. in the development of tooling and processes for metal part manufacture.
- BS in engineering (MS preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in metal forming industry
- Strong written and oral communication skills in Mandarin and English
- Extensive knowledge of tooling and processing for metal forming, including progressive stamping, drawing, and forging.
- Experience in casting or extrusion is a bonus.
- Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining, and decorating (anodizing, plating, painting).
- Strong material and metallurgical knowledge of metals, especially aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
- Extensive experience managing Asian metal forming vendors and tooling programs.
- Experience in massive data analysis, coding and machine learning would be a plus.