Manufacturing Design Engineer - Thermal Modules

1 Month ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering • $157,200 PA - $236,700 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role focuses on leading Operations Engineering for the development of Thermal modules. Responsibilities include assembly and testing process development, manufacturing program management, and on-site problem-solving for innovative thermal modules. Key areas involve planning and leading experiments for design and supply chain decisions, collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams on manufacturing processes, using tools like DOEs and FMEA for risk assessment and optimization, and developing robust failure analysis processes. In New Product Introduction, you will lead supply chain activities for operational readiness, drive process development and capability assessment, and manage technical and operational issues during NPI. For supplier execution, you will review supplier designs, identify shortfalls, lead process development exercises, assess supplier readiness, and provide technical direction to establish and validate process capability to Apple standards. You will also establish quality programs and manufacturing process control plans.
Must have:
  • Mechanical manufacturing background
  • Process development expertise
  • New Product Introduction leadership
  • Supplier execution management
  • Use of DOEs and FMEA
  • Failure analysis and continuous improvement
  • Assembly and testing process development
  • Manufacturing program management
Good to have:
  • Experience with state-of-the-art Thermal modules
  • Experience in working with Apple suppliers
  • Statistical tools application
  • Quality and Reliability focus

Job Details

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! In this highly visible and hands-on role, you will lead Operations Engineering efforts in the development of extraordinary Thermal modules, for some of the highest quality products in the world today. Your role will involve assembly and testing process development, manufacturing program management and on-site problem solving, for innovative and state-of-art Thermal modules.
You will apply your mechanical manufacturing background in the following areas: Process Development: • Plan, propose and lead experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions. • Collaborate with Suppliers and Engineering teams in developing the manufacturing and test processes, including process flows, equipment/fixture designs, implementation schedules and validation/maintenance plans. • Use DOEs, FMEA and other Industry-standard tools to actively identify and address risks and optimize process parameters. • Develop robust processes for failure analysis and drive continuous improvement. New Product Introduction: • Lead multi-functional activities in the supply chain for overall operational readiness in all NPI phases leading into Mass Production. • Drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability. • Lead project technical and operational issues with respect to material, process, fixtures, equipment etc. during the NPI phase, to enable delivery of a mature product and manufacturing process into Mass Production. • Assign specific tasks and work with Apple suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program. • Establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production. Supplier Execution: • Review supplier equipment and fixture design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. • Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance. • Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources and commit to schedules in line with program goals. • Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk. • Evaluate prospective suppliers regarding production capability & quality management. • Lead suppliers by providing technical direction to establish and validate (applying statistical tools) process capability to Apple standards in meeting innovative product designs as well as test and quality requirements. • Establish Quality programs and Manufacturing Process Control Plans for early detection of issues, to ensure the highest level of Quality and Reliability is consistently delivered.

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