Apple
CNC Prototype Machinist Lead
$118K–$207K
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in an NPD environment; 5+ years in 5-axis operation and programming.
About the job
Leads prototype machining for Apple’s Seattle lab, producing complex parts and providing manufacturing and design feedback to hardware engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Prepare materials, set up CNC mills, program tool paths, and machine prototypes to close tolerances.
- Design fixtures and tooling, then validate critical features using hand metrology and advanced inspection equipment.
- Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback and troubleshoot machining processes with engineering and product design teams.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of experience in a new product development (NPD) environment.
- 5+ years experience in 5-axis operation and programming.
- Ability to program complex 3D parts and design and fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling.
- Experience holding close tolerances and validating critical features and dimensions using hand metrology equipment.
Nice to have
- Hypermill experience.
- Experience with Hermle and Datron CNC machines, Heidenhain TNC7 controllers, or advanced metrology such as CMM programming and CT scanning.
Pay
$118,019 and $207,100 annualized (base salary)
Tools
CNC Mill, Hypermill, Hermle, Datron, Heidenhain TNC7, CMM, CT scanning
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