Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) – Module Components

Apple•Cupertino, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Drive quality and engineering readiness for new products, modules and components, including critical modules such as Battery (Li-ion and other chemistries), Camera, Thermal and other subsystems - for iPhones & other Apple products, from early design through mass production. Partner with design, supply chain, and OEM/supplier teams to ensure new products meet specification, reliability, and scalability targets.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or the development of consumer electronics
Experience in metrology, standard manufacturing quality control practices, and process/manufacturing engineering fundamentals
Experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume quality/manufacturing engineering (e.g., Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, etc.)
Creative problem-solving experience and strong English communication skills
Experience developing process quality plans, leading supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts
Project management experience and a deep understanding of problem-solving and process development tools, including Design of Experiments (DoE), root cause analysis, FEA, FMEA, and statistical tools
Expertise in GRR, MSA, GD&T practices, metrology, DFMEA, and tolerance analysis
Knowledge of reliability methods, quality sampling methodologies, and process validation for high-volume manufacturing
Strong communication skills and passion to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in design/manufacturing of components with tight tolerances is a plus

Responsibilities

Review new product designs and specifications, providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback; conduct tolerance analysis, FEA, and FMEA to identify design risks and recommend corrective changes
Assess fabrication and assembly strategies for new material or component designs; create risk assessments and mitigation plans, identifying execution challenges and recommending solutions
Plan and lead Design of Experiments (DoEs) to inform design and supply chain decisions
Collaborate with suppliers to develop flow mapping, FMEA, equipment/metrology plans, and implementation schedules prior to engineering builds
Work with design, engineering, and safety teams to establish quality control, inspection, and metrology stations on production lines
Support new product development builds, driving quality issues to timely closure and presenting RCCA findings to Executive leadership as needed
Plan and run validation trials to demonstrate feasibility for high-volume production; assess supplier readiness for build activities and mass production
Develop and execute component/module reliability testing plans during NPI and mass production
Drive quality and readiness at the factory for development builds and mass production; prepare OK-to-Ship documentation for new product launches
Manage IQC, IPQC, OQC, and ORT programs for injection molding, stamping, and other components; establish quality control plans jointly with vendors
Conduct periodic reviews of field and factory quality data with OEM and supplier partners, refining specifications and process capability based on production data
Drive production improvements, including robotics and automation, to reduce labor costs and maximize quality