Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) Enclosures - Rare Earth Materials

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) Enclosures - Rare Earth Materials

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Key Responsibilities

• 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 ambitious specifications at massive production scale
• Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
• Compile and evaluate data to figure out appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications
• 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 supplier locations
• Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure consistency to Apple quality standards
• Drive corrective actions multi-functionally with internal and external team members
• Work with MDEs and GSMs to bring up material for different grades of magnets
• Develop qualification plans and Quality control to bring up MP raw material to meet Apple standards for different grades of magnets
• Work with magnet PD, System PD and REL teams to quality the grades through finished product at magnet level and system level

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing and, quality control
• Travel internationally to supplier sites– 25%
• BS in a related engineering field (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred background in magnetics and rare earth materials.
• 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
• Familiarity in raw material qualification, including but not limited to raw material mechanical properties evaluation, raw material composition checks
• Familiarity in magnet specific inspections like hysteresis testing, magnet moment, flux and decay testing, magnetometers etc.

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 $157,200 and $236,700, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.