Apple
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Packaging
$195K–$294K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Jun 9, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, or Chemical Engineering and/or relevant manufacturing work experience.
About the job
Manages research, development, selection, and implementation of manufacturing processes for consumer packaging parts and assemblies, from new materials and process development through scalable production.
What you'll do
- Lead process and quality development for new product introduction, including process selection, factory layout, and tooling and fixture design.
- Develop and demonstrate scalable manufacturing solutions for innovative packaging materials and processes, supporting product and environmental goals.
- Coordinate technology and material roadmaps and use data to guide decisions and influence cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of work experience in manufacturing process development, manufacturing or product quality, tooling and fixture design, automation development, or related areas.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, or Chemical Engineering and/or relevant manufacturing work experience.
Nice to have
- In-depth knowledge of Design For Manufacturing concepts such as GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, and SPC.
- Experience with analytical and statistical tools, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
Pay
USD 194,600–USD 293,900 base salary
Tools
GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, SPC
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