Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Hardware Enclosures
Core
Drive end-to-end mechanical manufacturing process development and qualification for Apple's hardware enclosures and components across global supply chains.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (Hardware Enclosures)
Builds
Mechanical manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation for consumer electronics
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing
Required skills
CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly processes, painting processes, statistical process control (SPC), yield improvement, equipment qualification, supplier management, process documentation, tolerance definition
Preferred skills
Hands-on mechanical ability, experience with highly cosmetic parts, consumer electronics manufacturing environment, self-starter mindset
Technologies
CNC milling, CNC turning, touch probing, High Speed Machining, PVD, chemical strengthening, thin film deposition, welding, gluing/adhesives
Responsibilities
Define best-in-class manufacturing processes to meet design and operational requirements; Develop and document process parameters, consumables, and secondary operations; Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to establish supply chain requirements; Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during product ramp and resolve engineering issues; Use data to drive process decisions including DOEs and SPC analysis; Identify, research, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers; Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
