{"title": "Manufacturing Design Engineer - Titanium", "summary": "Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather together to create incredible work. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don\u2019t just create products \u2014 they create the kind of wonder that\u2019s revolutionized entire industries. It\u2019s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes across Apple\u2019s worldwide supply base. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners, as well as our worldwide suppliers. The MDE role is empowered to bring creativity to Apple\u2019s manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible.", "description": "You will be a part of collaborative environment contributing to the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for Apple\u2019s mechanical enclosures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Quality Engineering, Global Supply Management, Product Design, and Industrial Design in order to ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals. You will be expected to: \u2022 Work with Apple\u2019s Industrial Design and Product Design teams to create working specifications related to Titanium manufacturing processes \u2022 Collaborate with premier equipment and process manufacturing partners to create next-generation processes and test limits of process capabilities \u2022 Determine feasibility to achieve aggressive goals evaluating manufacturing processes at early stages of product development \u2022 Plan and execute studies to confirm process capability to achieve technical goals for high volume programs \u2022 Present analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial and design commitments  \u2022 Work directly with overseas manufacturers implementing solutions meeting high-volume commercial goals \u2022 Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications  \u2022 Conduct process optimization DOE\u2019s, using data-driven and hands-on approaches to find solutions to complex challenges \u2022 Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team members \u2022 Develop and implement CNC machining, grinding, and surface finishing processes that achieve challenging cosmetic & functional requirements in our highly visible enclosure designs.", "key_qualifications": "15+ years of experience in hands-on development of Titanium manufacturing processes, including understanding of raw material characteristics, and material processing using CNC machining, grinding, and surface finishing. Expertise relating material properties to design requirements, process drivers, and test methodologies. Ability to lead a development project from research phase into high scale manufacturing execution. Expertise using advanced analytical techniques to characterize mechanical properties. Project management experience and an understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis, and statistical analytical tools. Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data-driven manufacturing decisions. Experience with creating and controlling highly demanding surface finishes and their quantified characterization. Self-motivated with a dedication to delivering high-quality results in a highly dynamic environment. A passion for manufacturing and engineering excellence. Unwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfaction.", "preferred_qualifications": "", "education_experience": "MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or materials engineering preferred.", "additional_requirements": "", "pay_benefits": "At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $178,400 and $268,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple\u2019s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple\u2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You\u2019ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses \u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.", "company": "apple"}