Manufacturing Design Engineer - Chennai

Summary
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Description
The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for owning the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners and our worldwide suppliers. This role is empowered to bring creativity to Apple’s manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Quality Engineering, Global Supply Management, Product Design, and Industrial Design in order to ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals.
Responsibilities
Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the productCollaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple’s manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and scheduleIdentify and validate suitable assembly equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirementsDevelop and document processes, including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specificationsConduct process optimization DOEs, using data-driven and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to complex challengesCommunicate ongoing process development status to cross-functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capabilityTravel within India to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team membersFamiliarity with a phase gate product development approachYou may be asked to lead development in one or more of the following areas:Assembly - Develop all assembly processes. Includes incorporating welding, gluing/adhesives, and mechanical fit based processes. Own qualification of equipment at suppliers, including detailed documentation of process parameters. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Identify automation opportunities and support automation projects based on automation line efficiency metrics.Develop fully automated SPM or integrated assembly automation in line with multiple manufacturing processes (gluing, laser welding, mechanical fastening, riveting, film lamination, spray coating, auto-wiping)Extensive knowledge in design of automation/equipment including mechanical/electrical component selection, mechanical/structural design of machine, electrical diagram and routing, layout and part flow design, fixture design, robot arm integration, CCD programming, Industrial PC (IPC) integration, PLC programming, running automation simulations, understanding of industrial safety standards for equipmentDrive entire development cycle of equipment including: RFQ, ROI calculation, prototype machine design, DOE, production machine BOM finalization, DFMEA/PFMEA, FAT/SAT, safety evaluations, installation/operational/production qualification, maintenance, documentation and implementation, CT/OEE optimization, flexible/modular design for high YoY re-use
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in high-volume mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high-precision fabrication, or similar rolesBachelors or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fieldsHands-on experience in the following expertise: Machine building, robotics, laser etching, laser welding, adhesive dispensing, film lamination, vision systems and IPC integrationUnderstanding core principles of fixture and automation design, including the use of design software and FEA for stress/structural analysisUnderstanding core principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Tolerance stack-up analysisUnderstanding core principles of Data Analysis and Design of ExperimentsExperience developing process DFMs, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 75%
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solvingA quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challengesStrong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data-driven manufacturing decisionsApplies innovative approach to problem-solving by demonstrating past experiencesA passion for manufacturing and engineering excellenceUnwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfactionExperience working with OEMs and Contract Manufacturers in the Consumer Electronics Industry is a plus
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Role Number: 200693661-3541

Skills
Data Analysis, PLC, Documentation

Experience
5+ yrs