Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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Description

Responsible for innovating precision assembly and measurement processes, and driving continuous improvement in equipment yield, efficiency, and speed. Key stakeholder in design-for-manufacturing, process development, and assembly tolerance analysis. This work directly impacts the design, cost and quality of new, technically complex opto-electronics modules.

Responsibilities:

Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering

Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments

Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or CM's; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders

Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability

Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer's factory

Engage machine suppliers for automated equipment design reviews and proposals

Travel to the machine supplier and contract manufacturer for equipment bring-up, qualification, acceptance testing and support during build events

Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R)

Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers

Run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine

Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multi- functional teams

Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions:

Design for Manufacturability - Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable.

Product Engineering - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.

Process Engineering - Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency. Utilize statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC and Cp/pCk) to ensure processes/fixtures are scalable and are continuing to perform properly once qualified.

Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards.

This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.

Preferred Qualifications

3 + years in an engineering role with experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment

Required to understand and build tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies

Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments and failure analysis

Understands machine qualification including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility

Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment

New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired

Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required

Working knowledge of GD&T principles favorable

NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE experiences a plus

Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines

Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and and PC-based control systems

JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications

1+ years of experience in precision assembly, inspection and automation equipment design and qualification

Ability to travel approximately 30-35%

BSME or equivalent

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 $133,500 and $246,200, 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 Apple's 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 Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll 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 about Apple Benefits

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