Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Surface Finishing
Core
Develop and scale new cosmetic surface finishing processes (anodizing, mechanical preparation) for Apple's global supply base to achieve specific color, texture, and gloss targets.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing process engineer (surface finishing)
Builds
High-volume cosmetic enclosures and components for Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Materials science
Required skills
Anodizing process development, mechanical surface preparation (blasting, tumbling, polishing), supplier capability evaluation, process control definition, statistical analysis, color theory and measurement techniques, root cause analysis, international supply chain management
Preferred skills
Conversion coating experience, cleaning and surfactant knowledge for aluminum pretreatment, gloss and texture measurement expertise, superior color discrimination ability, experience with steel surface treatments
Technologies
Anodizing equipment, mechanical finishing tools, color measurement instruments
Responsibilities
Match, pilot, and scale new cosmetic anodized finishes; utilize combined mechanical and anodizing techniques to meet texture and color targets; research new surface finishing methods; evaluate manufacturing processes at early development stages; plan and execute studies to confirm process capability; present analysis to decision makers; evaluate supplier capabilities; drive on-site support for process implementation at supplier locations; maintain subject matter expertise as a technical resource
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
