Apple
Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - SME Additive Manufacturing
$164K–$246K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in specified or similar roles.
- Education
- BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields preferred.
About the job
Leads development and implementation of high-precision manufacturing solutions, with a focus on metal additive manufacturing, from product design through production ramp.
What you'll do
- Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes and equipment for product quality, dimensional accuracy, reliability, yield, throughput, and schedule goals.
- Collaborate with design teams, suppliers, and equipment partners to develop metal additive manufacturing processes, materials, and qualification plans.
- Lead manufacturing-site development and production ramp activities, using data and hands-on problem-solving to resolve issues.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles.
- Ability to travel 25%+ is required.
Nice to have
- Experience with design, data preparation, and simulation software for additive manufacturing; experience with highly cosmetic parts or products.
- BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields.
Pay
USD $163,500 to $246,200 base salary
Tools
metal additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing, powder metallurgy, heat treatment, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ
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