Manufacturing Optimization Engineer
Core
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence at Apple's contract manufacturing partner factories in India through lean transformation and process optimization.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing optimization engineer
Builds
Scalable manufacturing processes, workflows, and technologies across Apple's supply base in India
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Industrial engineering
Required skills
Lean transformation, Value Stream Mapping, discrete-event simulation, factory layout design, equipment utilization analysis, line balancing, WIP management, cross-functional project leadership, supplier liaison, CAD/CAM tools, time study methodologies (MOST, MTM, MODAPTS)
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), AI/ML in manufacturing, Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFA/DFM), ergonomic simulation, CNC/sheet metal/plastic parts experience, OEM/CM experience
Technologies
FlexSim, Plant Simulation, Siemens Jack, Process Simulate Human, Factory CAD, Autodesk Factory Design Suite, VisMockup, CAD/CAM
Responsibilities
Develop future-state operational visions and implementation plans; lead cross-functional teams to drive breakthrough performance in safety, quality, productivity, and cost; monitor and report on continuous improvement project performance; analyze equipment and workforce utilization for efficiency; lead benchmarking and VSM programs for major vendors; coordinate improvement projects across the supplier network; design factory layouts and develop plant control systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC