Manufacturing Process Engineer - Display

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Description

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer for Display technologies, you will be responsible for evaluating and developing technically complex manufacturing processes for parts and assemblies. Working closely with internal engineering groups and external suppliers, you will ensure products are mechanically manufacturable while driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on the design and design intent of components and assemblies. Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams at the concept phase to evaluate designs and set expectations for manufacturing processes.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable.
• Design, develop, and improve technically complex manufacturing practices for parts and assemblies using theoretical and practical engineering.
• Set standard manufacturing practices and independently determine the impact to design and parameters on the final product.
• Drive design of experiments (DOE) to prove out manufacturing processes and design iterations. Analyze mechanical data to assess process control.
• Coordinate all manufacturing engineering functions for a program, serving as a project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations. Provide direction, guidance, and resources to other engineering groups, project leaders, and factory technicians
• Provide creative solutions for engineering challenges related to assembly processes. Drive corrective actions cross-functionally with internal and external team members
• Present technical issues and project updates to the management team and cross-functional partners on a frequent basis
• International travel to supplier sites, up to 30%

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in process development, line bring-up, qualification, design, or manufacturing.
• Technical & Manufacturing Expertise: Strong experience with mechanical manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of measurement equipment, metrology design, and optical/contact measurement equipment.
• Deep understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and theory.
• Strong command of data analytics and associated software (Excel, JMP, Tableau, Python).
• Background or experience related to factory layout, flow efficiency, cycle time, and efficiency management.
• Proven program/project management, manufacturing management, or supplier management experience.
• Creative problem-solving experience and a strong team player mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS (MS preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Mandarin or Korean language skills are a plus but not required.
• Prior display engineering experience is a plus.
• Pay & Benefits

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 $133,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

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