This role is part of the Manufacturing Design team at Apple, focusing on leading the development of quality processes for new parts. The position involves defining quality, metrology, and process requirements while contributing to the design of new manufacturing processes. Quality engineers in this team enable the mass creation of innovative products through collaboration and advanced quality inspection tools. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership to ensure high-quality standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.

• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, supplier management, and quality control.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing/Systems, or Chemical Engineering.
• Ability to travel internationally to supplier sites up to 30%.
• Experience with mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, stamping, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or automotive high volume quality manufacturing engineering.
• International experience, particularly in Asia, is a plus.

• Partner with tooling and functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase.
• Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at substantial production scale.
• Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications.
• Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to ensure proper definition of quality expectations and appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product.
• Coordinate and prioritize all Quality Engineering functions for multiple programs for team members.
• Continue to expand the capabilities of the team and recruit new engineers.
• Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards.
• Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes.
• Drive corrective actions with internal and external team members.

• 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.