Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) specializing in Audio. This role involves the development and implementation of high-precision mechanical fabrication processes for high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include taking products from concept to mass production and auditing existing processes for improvement opportunities. Daily tasks can encompass program management, brainstorming solutions, and advanced data analysis. The position requires a passion for driving ambiguous problems to quantifiable solutions and an understanding of various manufacturing processes like machining, welding, stamping, forging, plating, and other forming/finishing methods. The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to learn and drive open issues to resolution. Experience with multi-factor Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical comparisons, JMP, SOP creation/validation, and process knowledge/design/troubleshooting is highly beneficial but not mandatory.