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Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - Watch

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/28/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

In this role at Apple, you will be an accomplished quality engineer leading the development and ramp-up of a next generation Apple product. You will work within a highly visible team that plays a crucial role in enabling the mass creation of innovative products. Your contributions will significantly impact Apple's product quality and reliability, ensuring that the company continues to revolutionize industries. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to drive quality initiatives.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and quality control.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing.
  • Experience developing process quality plans and conducting supplier quality audits.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts.
  • Experience with the development and evaluation of measurement systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and ramp-up of next generation Apple products.
  • Drive corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Utilize problem-solving tools including design of experiments and root cause analysis.
  • Oversee quality engineering efforts related to mechanical enclosures, castings, and high volume manufacturing.

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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