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Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - SME Additive Manufacturing

Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • additive manufacturing
  • mechanical product development
  • manufacturing engineering
  • tooling engineering
  • high precision fabrication
  • travel 25%+

Nice to have

  • engineering problem-solving
  • technical communication
  • project management tools
  • shop floor experience
  • highly cosmetic parts
  • data preparation software

Role summary

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) with expertise in Additive Manufacturing. This role leads the development and implementation of high-precision mechanical manufacturing processes globally. You will collaborate closely with Industrial Design, Product Design, and suppliers to create innovative manufacturing solutions that meet stringent quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals. The position requires a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel internationally.

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Description


The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. In this highly visible hands-on role, you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners, as well as our worldwide suppliers. The MDE role is empowered and expected to bring creativity to Apple’s manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible. As an MDE, you'll lead the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for key design features on Apple’s products. You will ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications


5+ years of experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles Ability to travel 25%+ is required

Preferred Qualifications


Utilizes a hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving Demonstrates commitment and tenacity; a self-starter who learns quickly and adapts to find new solutions in the face of adversity Communicates technical information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal forms, adapting content to suit the intended audience Employs project management tools to effectively plan and track work to completion; diligent and reliable in executing tasks independently Experience on the shop floor, in a hobby or professional context, is helpful Experience working with highly cosmetic parts or products is preferred Experience with design, data preparation and simulation software for additive manufacturing BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields preferred

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