Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Operations and Supply Chain
Summary
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200612775
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Description
APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale by designing and qualifying measurement technologies, control strategies, and information systems. Develop and implement cutting edge quality inspection tools like optical measurement machines, mechanical tester profilers, hand held gauges, go-no-go inspection systems, and visual inspection standards to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics. Analyze and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications to determine production conformance to product and cosmetic requirements. Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields and partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase. Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations by defining project requirements that are aligned with product needs, and tracked against the project charter and its deliverables to meet ramp. Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to quality standards through the coordination and its execution at the vendor site along with in region support and vendor representatives. Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes while working with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product. Identify through quality inspection and metrology systems potential failure modes that require driving preventive and corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members. Present quality readiness, performance, and path to closure on challenges to cross functional and executive audiences using statistical analysis, problem solving methodologies, and computer presentations during meetings. International travel required 25%. 40 hours/week. 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 $142,293 - $193,800/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
Developing Quality System to validate product design and specifications
Defining and designing Metrology systems to accurately measure product dimensional specifications
Conducting project management by establishing key requirements for product validation
Performing Statistical Analysis of process controls, capability, variability, regression and correlation
Performing risk assessment by failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)
Using material experience and visual inspection standards to characterize product features and potential defects
Establishing cosmetic yield targets by analyzing product design and proxy data
Performing capacity planning and labor requirements for metrology execution by conducting cycle time studies
Conducting the qualification of the measurement system by using quality analysis such as gauge repeatability and reproducibility, @type 1 gauge analysis, kappa testing, and equipment correlation
Using design of experiments (DOE) methodology to determine key factors affecting the performance of production and develop corrective action plans
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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