Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) Enclosures

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) Enclosures

Cupertino, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200631881

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 an accomplished 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.

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.

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

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: mechanical enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high volume quality manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, 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 $128,400 and $193,800, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.