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Tooling Engineer - Metal Stamping

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
2+ years stamping industry experience
Education
BS in engineering (MS and PhD preferred)

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Role Summary

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The metal tooling and process engineer provides a technical interface between product design groups and suppliers, driving development of metal forming tooling and processes. The role contributes manufacturing input during product design and works with suppliers and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize production processes.

What You'll Do

  • Provide Design for Manufacturing input for metal components during product design.
  • Direct suppliers in tooling design and manufacturing, as well as part manufacturing.
  • Work with manufacturing teams to support process flow from raw material to finished product.
  • Work with suppliers to select tool manufacturing methods and develop forming parameters that meet geometric and cosmetic requirements.
  • Optimize supplier tools and processes through DOEs and builds from program start through product launch, using methods such as DFM, SPC,...

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include 2+ years of stamping industry experience, a BS in engineering, and ability to travel 25%.

Preferred

  • MS and PhD
  • Tool design, fabrication, and debugging
  • Progressive tools, deep drawing, and forging
  • Material science/mechanics
  • Experience working with overseas suppliers
  • Experience with simulation/FEA
  • Understanding of GD&T, DOE, stats (Cp/Cpk), and data analysis
  • Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining, anodizing, plating, and painting

Original job description

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Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it.

We are looking for an experienced metal tooling and process engineer to provide a technical interface between our product design groups and our suppliers, and to drive development of extraordinary metal forming tooling and processes at our supply base.

Description

Assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input, as well as direct our suppliers in the design and manufacturing of tooling as well in actual part manufacturing.

Participate in the product design process through appropriate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input in metal components.

Work with partner manufacturing teams to enable robust overall manufacturing process flow from raw material to finished product.

Work with our worldwide suppliers to design tools, decide on tool manufacturing method and develop forming process parameters that can enable us to meet geometric and cosmetic requirements for Apple products.

Drive optimization of tools and process at suppliers through DOEs and builds from program start to product launch. Make appropriate use of tools such as DFM, SPC, Six Sigma etc. in the development of tooling and processes for metal part manufacture.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years stamping industry experience
Ability to travel 25% required
BS in engineering (MS and PhD preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Tool design, fabrication, and debugging
Progressive tools, deep drawing, and forging
Material science/mechanics
Experience working with overseas suppliers
Experience with simulation/FEA
Understanding of GD&T, DOE, stats (Cp/Cpk), data analysis
Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining, and decorating (anodizing, plating, painting).
Good material and metallurgical knowledge of metals, especially aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,500 and $201,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.