Surface Finishing - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Anodizing
Surface Finishing - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Anodizing
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05-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
USD 157200 - 236700
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-08-2025
Job Description
Join a dynamic team of Subject Matter Experts specializing in the color material and finish of Apple products. Get immersed in anodizing etching and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production. The Surface Finishing SME is responsible for planning implementing analyzing and optimizing high volume surface finishing processes to meet rigorous cosmetic and functional requirements. Work with suppliers overseas colleagues cross functional and leadership teams to create robust processes to meet our rigorous functional and cosmetic requirements. A successful candidate will be intimate with anodizing aluminum pre-treatment etching or related chemical finishing operation. The ability to accurately communicate complex technical details to colleagues cross functional teams and Apple executives is critical. They will be able to manage multiple concurrent projects keep calm and focused during difficult situations be process oriented and remain flexible & adaptable to the fast pace of mass production. - Enable the cosmetic requirements set by Apple designers by developing processes to match their desired finish. This includes creating initial samples and developing the process necessary to meet their desired finishes.- Evaluate supplier capabilities and if necessary address production gaps by implementing advanced manufacturing processes and control methods.- Monitor and adjust the manufacturing processes throughout the product development cycle to reliably meet functional and cosmetic requirements in mass production.- Present technical and process analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial cosmetic and design decisions.
- Bachelor degree in engineering chemistry materials science or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in anodizing etching or related chemical surface finishing operation.
- Frequent overseas travel required (25%)
- Experience using a variety of mechanical processes and chemical finishing processes to meet tight cosmetic and functional requirements.
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Attention to detail consistent follow-through and the ability to remain focused on strategic goals while managing day-to-day project activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
- Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices preferred.
- Experience in a multinational organization working on cross-functional teams.
- Minimum average preferably superior color discrimination ability.
- Graduate degree is a plus.
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