The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) plays a crucial role in developing 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 expertise in specific manufacturing areas such as CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and painting.

• 3+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience is required.
• A BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering is necessary.
• 25% domestic and international travel is required.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts and in a manufacturing environment of consumer electronics or consumer plastic/sheet metal products is a plus.
• Ability to define engineering tasks to meet project objectives and quickly learn about new processes with minimal information is necessary.

• Drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's supply base.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to establish supply chain requirements.
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp.
• Use data to drive process decisions and conduct basic data analysis.
• 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 in areas such as CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, and 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.