The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) plays a crucial role in developing key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's global supply base. This hands-on position involves collaboration with various teams, including Industrial Design and Manufacturing Design partners. MDEs are responsible for providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions and ensuring that processes meet Apple's design and operational requirements. The role requires expertise in specific manufacturing processes and a strong focus on quality and yield improvement.

• 7+ 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.
• The ability to define engineering tasks to meet project objectives and quickly learn about new processes is necessary.

• 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 establish supply chain requirements utilizing selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers.
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, driving 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.

• 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.