Job Descrption
Requirements
• 5+ experience supporting new product launches from a mechanical tooling engineering or product development perspective,
• (Desirable) BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred,
• (Desirable) Experience with mechanical fabricated parts or jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics, ceramics, machine shop (CNC, Mills, Lathes) experience is required,
• (Desirable) Deep understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC or mechanical fabrication techniques,
• (Desirable) Engineering management or program management background is considered a plus
What the job involves
• In this highly visible role, our Mechanical Process Development Engineers (MDE) are responsible for the development and implementation of high precision mechanical fabrication processes in a high volume environment for Apple iPad Products,
• Planning, proposing, and leading experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain... decisions,
• Assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design. Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability. Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations,
• Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues,
• Acts as lead engineer to drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability,
• Assigns specific tasks and work with Apple suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program,
• Establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production,
• Review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance,
• Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and commit to schedules in line with program goals,
• Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk
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