Brittle Manufacturing Design Engineer
Core
Define and develop end-to-end manufacturing processes, equipment selection, and process solutions for key design features to meet Apple's operational requirements.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer (Process Development)
Builds
Manufacturing processes, equipment setups, and process qualifications for high-volume production
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing (Apple)
Required skills
Process development, manufacturing equipment selection and validation, statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, DOE, supplier qualification, tolerance definition, yield improvement
Preferred skills
Materials characterization, hands-on troubleshooting, analytical tools (SEM/TEM/EDX/FTIR/XPS), automation opportunities identification, deep learning and statistical machine learning knowledge
Technologies
CNC milling, CNC turning, High Speed Machining, PVD, anodizing, glass scribe/break, chemical strengthening, welding, gluing/adhesives
Responsibilities
Define best-in-class processes to meet design and operational requirements; Develop and document processes including parameters and consumables; Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and production ramp; Use data to drive process decisions and perform basic data analysis; Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers; Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability; Work with Global Supply Managers to establish supply chain requirements; Work with Manufacturing Quality Engineers to close quality issues and drive yield improvement; Coordinate activities between Asia and US-based teams and suppliers; Lead process development in specific areas (CNC, Surface Finishing, Assembly, or Glass Processing)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
