The Apple iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) plays a crucial role in developing key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's global supply chain. This hands-on position requires collaboration with various teams, including Industrial Design and Product Design, to ensure the successful implementation of manufacturing solutions. MDEs are responsible for defining best-in-class processes and driving engineering issues to resolution. The role demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product quality.

• 3+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience is required.
• A BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts and in a manufacturing environment of consumer electronics or consumer plastic/sheet metal products is a plus.

• Define best-in-class processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications.
• Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements utilizing selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers.
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, and drive engineering issues to resolution.
• Use data to drive process decisions, including basic data analysis, DOEs, and SPC.
• Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers.
• Lead process development and have expertise in CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, or painting.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.