Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone
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The Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) at Apple works within the Operations and Supply Chain team as a senior-level expert responsible for developing key mechanical manufacturing processes globally. This role involves frequent collaboration with industrial design, product design, and manufacturing partners to drive automation and fixture design activities, including machine design, vision systems, controls, and component fixturing. The MDE will innovate on assembly fixtures through CAD conceptualization, assess automation needs, negotiate deliverables, and create proof of concepts. They must have extensive experience in designing automated manufacturing lines with expertise in machine vision, motion control, and sensors, as well as proficiency in CAD software for mechanical components and assemblies. Additionally, the role requires deep knowledge of equipment capabilities and an ability to work independently on complex projects while traveling internationally quarterly.
Skills
What you'll do
- Drive automation and fixture design for key manufacturing processes.
- Innovate on assembly fixture designs to reduce costs and improve yields.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify automation needs and opportunities.
- Develop modular component fixturing designs for reuse across product generations.
- Provide onsite technical support during FAT/SAT, stress runs, and production ramp.
- Coordinate activities with overseas counterparts to ensure timely project completion.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years experience in automation, robotics applications, and fixture design for mass production.
- Expertise in machine and fixture design, including vision systems, motion control, and sensors.
- Proficient in CAD for mechanical components, assemblies, and precision fixtures using GD&T practices.
- BS/MS degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, mechatronics, robotics).
- Extensive experience deploying and qualifying automated manufacturing process lines.
- Ability to work independently on concurrent projects requiring creative solutions.
Employer
About Apple Inc
Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software
Apple Inc currently has 255 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $171,600–$272,100 across 182 roles with salary data.
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