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At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.\nThe people here at Apple don’t just build products - they craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it!\nDescription\nThe Apple Manufacturing Design Materials Process Engineer is accountable for leading the development, qualification, and high-volume deployment of advanced metal powder manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. 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