The Apple iPhone Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is responsible for driving the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple's global supply base. This role involves close collaboration with various teams, including Industrial Design and Product Design, to innovate and improve manufacturing processes. The MDE will focus on automation and fixture design, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in production. This position requires a hands-on approach and expertise in automation, robotics, and fixture design.

• 5+ years of experience working on automation, robotics applications, and fixture design for mass production applications
• BS/MS in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, automation, mechatronics, robotics, or equivalent)
• Extensive experience using CAD to review and design mechanical components and create engineering part drawings using GD&T practices
• Ability to reconcile DFM feedback with design goals and anticipate risk
• Fluent spoken and written English skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts

• Drive automation and fixture design activities for key manufacturing processes in the enclosure and module spaces
• Innovate on assembly fixture designs through brainstorming and CAD conceptualization
• Work with engineering teams to identify automation needs and provide design for automation feedback
• Drive detailed design reviews and iterate on new fixture concepts
• Develop modular designs for component fixturing to maximize capital equipment reuse

• 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.