This role at Apple involves leading the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet diverse product requirements. The position requires collaboration with various teams, including supply management and product design, to ensure the feasibility and aesthetics of new designs. The candidate will serve as an internal authority on plastic tooling and manufacturing, driving continuous process improvements. This role also includes training engineers at supplier plants and maintaining quality control.

• 10+ years of experience in the mold making and molding industry
• Extensive experience in tooling design and manufacturing
• Knowledge of plastic materials and design for manufacturing in terms of geometry and cosmetic quality
• Lens and optical tooling experience
• Experience in developing plastic processing parameters
• Experience in leading complex development programs with overseas vendors in Asia
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects
• Collaborate with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups
• Serve as Apple's internal plastic tooling and manufacturing authority
• Institute continuous process improvement measures from initial product design through production ramp
• Drive the improvement of productivity and quality of plastic part manufacturing
• Train engineers at supplier plants in Asia on new tooling materials and fabrication techniques
• Develop collaborative relationships with Apple suppliers
• Advise supplier plants on maintaining correct controls on processes

• 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.