Tooling Engineer - Metal Stamping

Apple • Cupertino, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced metal tooling and process engineer to provide a technical interface between our product design groups and our suppliers, and to drive development of extraordinary metal forming tooling and processes at our supply base. Assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input, as well as direct our suppliers in the design and manufacturing of tooling as well in actual part manufacturing. Participate in the product design process through appropriate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input in metal components. Work with partner manufacturing teams to enable robust overall manufacturing process flow from raw material to finished product. Work with our worldwide suppliers to design tools, decide on tool manufacturing method and develop forming process parameters that can enable us to meet geometric and cosmetic requirements for Apple products. Drive optimization of tools and process at suppliers through DOEs and builds from program start to product launch. Make appropriate use of tools such as DFM, SPC, Six Sigma etc. in the development of tooling and processes for metal part manufacture.

Requirements

• 5+ years stamping industry experience
• Ability to travel 25%
• BS in engineering
• Tool design, fabrication, and debugging
• Progressive tools, deep drawing, and forging
• Material science/mechanics
• Experience working with overseas suppliers
• Experience with simulation/FEA
• Understanding of GD&T, DOE, stats (Cp/Cpk), data analysis
• Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining, and decorating (anodizing, plating, painting).
• Good material and metallurgical knowledge of metals, especially aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.

Nice To Haves

• MS and PhD preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide a technical interface between product design groups and suppliers.
• Drive development of metal forming tooling and processes at the supply base.
• Assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input.
• Direct suppliers in the design and manufacturing of tooling and actual part manufacturing.
• Participate in the product design process through appropriate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input in metal components.
• Work with partner manufacturing teams to enable robust overall manufacturing process flow from raw material to finished product.
• Work with worldwide suppliers to design tools, decide on tool manufacturing method and develop forming process parameters.
• Drive optimization of tools and process at suppliers through DOEs and builds from program start to product launch.
• Make appropriate use of tools such as DFM, SPC, Six Sigma etc. in the development of tooling and processes for metal part manufacture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior