Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Battery

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 create products — they create 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.
In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished quality engineer to lead development, and ramp for a next generation Apple product. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of Apple's renowned designs.

Description

Partner with multi-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 massive production scale
Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
Compile and evaluate data to figure out 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 that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations
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 multi-functionally with internal and external team members

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or similar
Experience in manufacturing and Quality Control.
Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
Experience with the development and evaluation measurement systems.
Disciplined in GD&T practices with close attention to datum establishment and tolerance analysis
Project management experience and a solid understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools using JMP or Minitab
Strong communication skills and passion to learn and adapt to a highly cross-functional collaborative environment
Travel internationally to supplier sites – 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies is a plus, such as battery development, electrochemical/mechanical design, manufacturing, process quality control, testing, and/or qualification
International experience, particularly in Asia is a plus
Knowledge of programming OMM, CMM, contour machine, interferometer, 3D scanning, and other high precision equipment is a plus

Pay & Benefits — Sunnyvale, 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 $163,500 and $246,200, 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.