Apple is hiring: Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Ink in Sunnyvale

Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Ink

Sunnyvale,California,United States

Operations and Supply Chain

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**Description**

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 a quality engineer to lead development, and ramp for a next generation Apple product. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of Apple's 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 results-oriented specifications at substantial production scale Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate ink color, cosmetic, and dimensional characteristics for ink-printed parts Compile and evaluate data to resolve appropriate limits and variables for color, processes, and specifications for ink-printed parts 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 ink supplier locations Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and plastic resin supplier to ensure consistency to Apple quality standards Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members Travel internationally to supplier sites 25%

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing or quality control for inks

**Key Qualifications**

+ 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: ink printing processes, ink manufacturing processes, ink formulation development, color matching and development, or high volume quality manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, Etc)

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

BS in Engineering (Materials Engineering, Chemical engineering, or similar). Masters or PhD in the these fields is preferred.

**Additional Requirements**

**Pay & Benefits**

+ At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $151,200 and $227,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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