Mechanical Quality Engineer

Apple•Boulder, CO

About The Position

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. At Apple, a Mechanical Quality Engineer defines product cosmetic specifications and manufacturing quality control methods. In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple Products, and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished quality engineer to lead development, and ramp for a next generation Apple product. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products. We work in tandem with Apple's renowned designers to develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve visionary specifications at massive production scale. We manage a network of supplier factories worldwide, with responsibility for our partners' delivery to aggressive schedules. Our focus is on elegant execution of extraordinary industrial designs, resulting in products that thrill our customers. DESCRIPTION In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished quality engineer to lead development, and ramp for a next generation product. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of renowned designs. Key responsibilities will include: Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale Develop and implement cutting edge quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields Work with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to quality standards Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members Present quality readiness, performance, and path to closure on challenges to cross functional and executive audiences Travel internationally to supplier sites – 25%

Requirements

5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing or Quality Control
BS in mechanical engineer, MS preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
Experience with the development and evaluation of measurement systems
Project management experience and an understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools
Experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, textiles, leather, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high volume quality manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, Etc)

Responsibilities

Partner with multi-functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase
Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at massive production scale
Develop and implement cutting edge quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields
Work with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for a program, serving as project manager to lead efforts at supplier locations
Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to quality standards
Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes
Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members
Present quality readiness, performance, and path to closure on challenges to cross functional and executive audiences
Travel internationally to supplier sites – 25%