Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) - Battery

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Responsibilities

• Manage IQC, IPQC, OQC and ORT
• Drive quality readiness at the factory for development builds and mass production
• Drive all quality issues in development builds to timely closure. Present findings and root cause corrective action report to Execs as needed
• Collaborate with design, engineering and safety teams to set appropriate quality control/inspection/metrology stations on the production line
• Conduct periodic reviews of Field/Factory Quality Data with OEM partners
• Prepare OK to Ship documentation for new product launch
• Create risk assessment and implement plans for new products being developed
• Work with product design team on DFM and conduct tolerance analysis studies to suggest changes to meet specifications and process capability
• Develop and drive execution of module reliability testing plan during NPIs and MP
• Support/Attend new product development builds as required
• ~30% International Travel is required

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in either Manufacturing or the development of consumer electronics. Experience in battery is a plus
• BS/MS or equivalent in Chemical/Mechanical/ECE Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Chemical/Mechanical/ECE Engineering
• Experience in metrology and standard manufacturing quality control practices
• Experience in electro-mechanical products in high volume manufacturing
• Creative problem solving experience
• Technical systems knowledge related to computers
• Project management experience and a deep understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis, and statistical tools
• Familiarity with GRR, MSA, GD&T practices, Metrology, DFMEA and tolerance analysis is a plus
• Knowledge of reliability methods and quality sampling methodologies
• Knowledge or prior experience working on thermal products for consumer electronics industry preferred
• Strong communication skills and passion to learn and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Prior experience in design/manufacturing of Battery modules is a plus

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.