Core Technologies Quality Engineer

Core Technology Quality Engineers are responsible for driving quality improvement actions on future products. They enable a mass production capable manufacturing processes and develop plans to validate / verify new product quality at each development landmark. They approach problems in an engineering method and make data driven decision. Quality Engineers also bring up capable suppliers that can execute at a high level on an ongoing basis.

Identify and drive quality improvement opportunities in future products
Lead Process FMEAs on new technologies and manufacturing processes
Lead technical Failure Analysis to support root cause analysis and issue resolution
Generate Product Quality Plan (PQP)
Establish quality monitoring mechanism which generates insightful metrics, providing indication of outgoing quality at all nodes in supply chain
Develop/drive test correlation, metrology systems, sampling methods, cosmetics requirements, and more
Lead quality escalation and issues
Develop suppliers that can be both technology and scaling partners
Travel internationally up to 25%

Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field
5+ years of proven experience in high-volume manufacturing, quality engineering, or development of consumer electronics or components

MS or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Deep knowledge of component manufacturing methods relevant to Core Technologies: Connectors, Haptics, Inductive, Camera, Depth, Optical Sensing
Strong statistical and data analytics skills - statistical process control and sampling methods
Data driven and results oriented approach to problem solving, failure analysis techniques
Clear and consistent communication, including executive level presentation skills and ability to drive multi-functional teams
Knowledge of Quality Systems, Design of Experiments and Reliability Models

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they craft 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! At Apple, Quality is one of the cornerstones of what makes our products and technologies phenomenal. Leading the team responsible for ensuring our customers receive the high quality and reliability they expect, in addition to enabling a design where quality is built in to scale large volumes at capable suppliers, is an exceptionally meaningful job requiring a broad array of technical and leadership skills. You will engage early in development to enable new technologies that go across Apple Products.

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 $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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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