Surface Finishing - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Anodizing

Job Description

Join a dynamic team of Subject Matter Experts specializing in the color, material, and finish of Apple products. Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in anodizing, etching, or related chemical surface finishing operation.
• Frequent overseas travel required (25+%)

Responsibilities

• Enable the cosmetic requirements set by Apple designers by developing processes to match their desired finish.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and address production gaps by implementing advanced manufacturing processes and control methods.
• Monitor and adjust the manufacturing processes throughout the product development cycle to reliably meet functional and cosmetic requirements in mass production.
• Present technical and process analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial, cosmetic and design decisions.