Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Product Operations

Responsibilities

• Design precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products
• Perform research and development on new technologies to solve complex assembly and automation challenges
• Design, implement, and scale automated and semi-automated solutions based on sound engineering principles
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to third-party machine suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFP) documents for automated equipment design and delivery
• Conduct equipment bring-up, qualification, and acceptance testing at supplier and factory sites
• Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution using statistical tools and Six Sigma principles
• Perform data analysis to communicate machine capability to multi-functional teams

Requirements

• 10+ years in an engineering role with experience in automation equipment for alignment, assembly, or measurement
• Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Operations
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in precision assembly, inspection, and automation equipment
• Ability to perform tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies
• Knowledge of machine qualification, design of experiments (DOE), and failure analysis
• Proficiency in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or ProE
• Understanding of GD&T principles and optics (CCD cameras, 2D/1D lasers)
• Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis/SCARA), pneumatics, and motion control systems
• Experience with statistical software like JMP or Minitab

About the Company

Apple creates products that revolutionize entire industries. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that different perspectives inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do.