Supplier Quality Engineer - Core Technologies

Summary

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 build 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! Join the dynamic Product Operations team. In this highly visible role, you will lead the Operations technical team during the next generation product’s development and high volume production. As the technical lead for a product line, you will partner closely with multiple multi-functional teams during all phases of development to enable the product success.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Industrial Engineering or equivalent 5+ years of experience in a technical domain, high volume manufacturing, or development of consumer electronics or components.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Industrial Engineering exceptional ability to build relationships; clear, consistent communication; data-driven and results- oriented; enthusiastic and motivated Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, seeking to pursue everyday problems in innovative ways Laser-focused on the smallest details and able to use data forensics to solve complex manufacturing assembly quality issues Experience partnering with off-shore manufacturers, high volume production and traveling to manufacturing sites Direct experience partnering with functional engineering teams (ME, EE, TE, DFX or other)

Description

Join our dynamic Core Technologies Supplier Quality Engineering team. We lead the component and technology Operations technical teams during the development of next-generation products. As the technical lead for a core technology commodity, you will partner closely with multidisciplinary teams and global suppliers to enable product success. In this role, you will own the quality and manufacturing process controls for critical components prior to launch. Acting as the primary technical advisor for your domain, you will drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), yield improvements, and test strategies. You will achieve this through advanced statistical knowledge, failure analysis, technical problem-solving, program management, and the ability to deliver clear executive presentations.

Responsibilities

Ensure operational technical readiness for all phases of the introduction cycle, including driving contract manufacturer preparation for pre-production builds Own and drive key operational metrics including yield and UPH to ensure complete ramp readiness Drive process development, documentation, optimization and validation, including all equipment requirement plans Develop and implement new technologies to enhance production quality, capacity and efficiency Provide regular VP level communication of technical health of program. Generate Product Quality Plan (PQP) Monitor Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) and Customer Audit (CA) processes at OEM sites Handle and triage quality critical issues Drive ongoing product improvements with OEM partners Support AppleCare Service & Engineering on specific requests Conduct periodic reviews of Field/Factory Quality Data with OEM partners Leads Weekly Quality Improvement Forums Generate monthly Product Health summary Support and attend new product development builds as required Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.