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Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Printing & Coating Technologies in Cupertino, California
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Printing & Coating Technologies
Cupertino, California, United States
Operations and Supply Chain
Summary
Posted: Apr 02, 2025
Role Number: 200595607
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.
In this highly visible role, you will develop printing processes and their associated quality systems to deliver high quality customer facing artwork, treatments, and coating systems in a high volume environment for the packaging of all Apple products.
Description
-Lead external and internal partners in development and execution of printing processes for new ink and coating types. Examples include Offset, Flexo, InkJet, Digital, Screen, foil stamping, etc. -Establish industry relationships - (raw material, processing and equipment suppliers, and more) - and engage experts to push the boundaries of whats possible to enable innovative packaging. -Establish total printing manufacturing solutions at suppliers by developing processes and their parameters, setting process control and product quality specs, and developing supplier capabilities to ensure world class customer outcomes. -Use high quality data and analytics to drive decisions and influence cross functional teams within Apple. -Manage and coordinate new technology and material roadmaps to ensure on-time execution for product delivery. -Collaborate with Product Design and Materials Engineering to leverage manufacturing capabilities into innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems. Support new material development by driving all manufacturing related development and using the data and learnings to influence the best customer outcomes. -Demonstrate scalability of new materials and processes to Apple internal teams. -Collaborate with Industrial Design and Marcom to propose product specifications for mass production by demonstrating process capability. Examples include production tolerances and applying metrics to seemingly subjective product attributes. -Coordination of activities between Apple’s worldwide internal team and external vendors is a necessity.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Printing / Chemistry / Industrial / Packaging engineering and/or relevant manufacturing work experience.
5+ years work experience in the cosmetic print industry or related inks and coatings industry is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of different printing processes, materials (inks, foils, print decoration finishing, etc), color management system and quality control systems.
Demonstrated experience of employing analytical tools to solve tough problems. Ability to lead complex Failure Analysis and Root Cause analysis by applying first principles engineering to problems and leveraging data and analysis to close issues under time pressure.
Ability to learn, implement and use Statistical Process Control tools to make data driven decisions.
Strong attention to details, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping track of milestones and deliverables.
Ability and willing to work independently and travel frequently upon request. (domestic and international up to 30%)
A team player who is self-motived, defining and closing all engineering tasks to meet project objective, detailed oriented to cut to the root of problems, and ability to learn quickly with little information or support.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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 $151,200 and $227,600, 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.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.
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) .
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) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
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