Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

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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. Develop and implement cutting edge 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 quality with scalable yields. Work 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 to lead efforts at supplier locations. Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to Apple quality standards.

Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes. Drive corrective actions multifunctionally with internal and external team members. 25% International Travel Required and 5% Domestic Travel Required. 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 $128,400 - $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:  Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation
• Education and/or experience must include:
• Troubleshooting manufacturing issues through failure analysis and root cause evaluation method
• Utilizing DQ, PQ, IQ, and OQ methods for New Equipment bring up
• Leveraging geometric dimensioning and tolerancing knowledge to review drawings for manufacturability
• Leveraging statistical process control methods (Cpk, Ppk, SPC, FAI, and/or CTQ) to evaluate process maturity and manufacturing process performance
• Using Fundamental and working knowledge of computer numerical control machining concepts and technologies
• Utilizing mechanical assembly automation components including machine vision systems and IPC programming.
• Utilizing industrial adhesives and related application equipment

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