As an MDE youll lead the creation evaluation and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for key design features on Apples products. You will ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality cost yield capacity schedule and environmental goals. Evaluate product and design goals to understand the dimensional cosmetic and functional priorities for the product Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apples suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals expectations and schedules Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements Develop and document processes including all parameters consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications Conduct process optimization DOEs using data and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to sophisticated challenges Communicate ongoing process development status to functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability Provide leadership at global manufacturing sites during development and production ramp traveling internationally identifying root causes of open issues and driving corrective actions to timely resolution In this role youll: Collaborate with internal partners and equipment suppliers to develop and refine metal additive manufacturing processes and equipment Optimize additive manufacturing processes for Apple cosmetic dimensional quality reliability and throughput requirements. Develop methods to model and characterize key performance indicators in additive manufacturing. Support Product Design in development of metal alloys for additive manufacturing utilizing knowledge of 3D printing systems powdered metallurgy binding systems and debind-sinter-HIP processes Provide expert level support to project teams utilizing metal additive manufacturing to bring designs from concept to mass production Develop best in class qualification plans and procedures to qualify additive manufacturing equipment and materials utilizing DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ
3 years of experience in mechanical product development manufacturing engineering tooling engineering high precision fabrication or similar roles
Ability to travel 25% is required
Utilizes a hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving
Demonstrates commitment and tenacity; a self-starter who learns quickly and adapts to find new solutions in the face of adversity
Communicates technical information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal forms adapting content to suit the intended audience
Employs project management tools to effectively plan and track work to completion; diligent and reliable in executing tasks independently
Experience on the shop floor in a hobby or professional context is helpful
Experience working with highly cosmetic parts or products is preferred
BS or higher in mechanical manufacturing industrial engineering or related fields preferred
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