Apple
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Hardware Enclosures
$134K–$246K
Austin, Texas +2 · Full-time · Posted Jun 12, 2025
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Cupertino, California
Sunnyvale, California - Experience
- 3+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience required.
- Education
- BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
About the job
Develop and qualify mechanical manufacturing processes, equipment, and supply-chain solutions for hardware enclosure designs across Apple’s global suppliers.
What you'll do
- Define, document, and qualify manufacturing processes and equipment to meet design and operational requirements.
- Lead supplier-site development and production ramp, resolve engineering issues, and use data analysis to improve process capability and yield.
- Lead process development in one area: CNC machining, surface finishing, glass processing, assembly, or painting.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of full-time mechanical manufacturing experience.
- BS, MS or PhD in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
- Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally.
Nice to have
- Hands-on mechanical ability and strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.
- Experience with highly cosmetic parts or consumer electronics, plastic, or sheet-metal manufacturing.
Pay
$133,500 to $246,200 USD base salary
Tools
CNC, SPC, DOEs, PVD
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