Surface Finishing Subject Matter Expert; Finishing/Metrology
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Materials Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
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 Metrology Surface Finishing SME is responsible for supporting all lines of businesses by analyzing, interpreting and implementing surface metrology methods and results to 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 re
A successful candidate will be intimate with advanced surface metrology and gives feedback on various stages of process such as aluminum pre-treatment, etching, or related chemical finishing operation but also glass and texture feedback. The ability to accurately communicate complex technical details to colleagues, cross functional teams, and Apple executives is critical. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple concurrent projects, keep focused during difficult situations, be process oriented, and remain flexible & adaptable to the fast pace of mass production.
Responsibilities- Develop Metrology and Metrology models for Apple’s lines of products
- Enable the cosmetic requirements set by Apple designers by developing processes to match their desired finish. This includes characterizing initial samples, and guide the process development 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.
- Frequent overseas travel expected.
- Minimum 5 years experience in surface metrology.
- Bachelor degree in metrology, specialized in surface metrology, materials science, or related field.
- Experience using a variety of analytical methods and having a extraordinary ability to express the findings
- Excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to drive root cause analysis and propose 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.
- Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices preferred.
- Experience in a multinational organization working on cross-functional teams.
- Superior color and texture discrimination ability.
- Graduate degree is a plus.
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