Softgoods Materials Manufacturing Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026. Apple scores B on the Alion truth index.
Imagine what you could do here. 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. The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create 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!
Description
In this highly visible role, you will have process and quality engineering responsibility for next generation Apple products. This will require you to handle selection, implementation & optimization of manufacturing processes and quality planning and deployment. You will apply your Mechanical Engineering experience and work multi-functionally with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design to assess product features for manufacturability, and recommend capable processes and equipment. You work in tandem with Apple's renowned designers to develop measurement & metrology technologies, quality control plans, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve industry-leading specifications at extensive production scale. You will lead a network of supplier factories worldwide, with responsibility for our partners to deliver to aggressive schedules. Our focus is on elegant execution of extraordinary industrial designs, resulting in products that thrill our customers.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience supporting new product launches from a quality planning, quality engineering, or product development perspective.
Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
Proficient in Japanese speaking.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with soft materials (mainly PU/textiles) is strongly preferred. Experience with mechanical fabricated parts, or adhesives, glues, jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, plastics experience may be acceptable.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
Project management experience and an understanding of DFx principles is a plus.
Deep understanding of DOE, GD&T, SPC theory and practical application experience is helpful.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Domestic travel required. Experience with highly cosmetic parts a plus.