Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Mac

Apple•Cupertino, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

In this highly visible role you will lead a team responsible for taking products from concept to mass production for Apple’s Mac products. You’ll use your demonstrated tenacity and curiosity to solve seemingly impossible problems managing full life cycle NPI programs. Your team will be directly responsible for innovation, selection, and implementation of high volume manufacturing processes in a global supply chain. Research new materials, processes, and equipment to enable amazing designs and smooth transitions from development to mass production. Own creation of the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to final assembly, with a dedication to focus where needed to enable program success even if outside your area of expertise Engage early with Industrial/Product Design and Vendors to provide DFM/DFA feedback to enable the most innovative designs on the market. Identify needed innovations and develop accordingly to enable the product vision Develop innovative solutions that enable Apple’s long term Environmental and Product goals, including but not limited to sustainable manufacturing, LCA tracking / Co2 reduction, and closed-loop manufacturing life cycle Resolve, define, and organize tasks for your team to ensure your team is executing on the correct issues to enable on quality, on time, and in budget launches. Emphasis on continued team development to continually increase team capabilities

Requirements

10+ years engineering work experience.
5+ years as a direct people Manager.
Proven track record of developing scalable manufacturing processes for plastics and metals in the consumer electronics industry or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to design structured DOEs and use statistical/data analysis tools to make data driven decisions.
Ability and willingness to work independently.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel (domestic to Austin + international to Asia) frequently (20%).
Proven leader, with ability to distill ambiguous situations to set clear objectives for your team and to be nimble when presented with new information.
Mandarin skills a bonus.
Experience in tool/fixture design.
Automation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead a team responsible for taking products from concept to mass production for Apple’s Mac products.
Manage full life cycle NPI programs.
Drive innovation, selection, and implementation of high volume manufacturing processes in a global supply chain.
Research new materials, processes, and equipment to enable amazing designs and smooth transitions from development to mass production.
Own the creation of the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to final assembly.
Provide DFM/DFA feedback to enable innovative designs.
Identify needed innovations and develop accordingly to enable the product vision.
Develop innovative solutions for Apple’s long term Environmental and Product goals, including sustainable manufacturing, LCA tracking / Co2 reduction, and closed-loop manufacturing life cycle.
Resolve, define, and organize tasks for the team to ensure quality, on-time, and in-budget launches.
Focus on continued team development to increase team capabilities.