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Tooling Engineer - Metal Stamping

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/27/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Apple is seeking an experienced metal tooling and process engineer to act as a technical interface between product design groups and suppliers. The role focuses on developing exceptional metal forming tooling and processes within the supply base. The engineer will contribute to the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and will work closely with partner manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products. This position requires collaboration with worldwide suppliers to optimize tools and processes for metal part manufacturing.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of stamping industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a preference for MS or PhD
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time
  • Experience with simulation/FEA
  • Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining and decorating

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input.
  • Direct suppliers in the design and manufacturing of tooling and actual part manufacturing.
  • Work with partner manufacturing teams to enable robust overall manufacturing process flow.
  • Collaborate with worldwide suppliers to design tools and develop forming process parameters.
  • Drive optimization of tools and processes at suppliers through DOEs and builds from program start to product launch.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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