Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - iPhone
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LocationSuzhou, Jiangsu, China
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentOperations and Supply Chain
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 1, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
5+ years in an engineering or automation role, including directing engineering teams for New Product Introduction (NPI)
Track record of driving cost reduction, managing projects, and executing mechanical engineering design
Capability to build and analyze tolerance stack-ups for individual parts and assemblies
Understanding of adhesives and dispensing technology
Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin and English
Background in New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Operations
Expertise in automation machine design for precision consumer electronics assembly, alongside knowledge of optics principles (CCD cameras, 1D/2D lasers) for alignment fixtures
Knowledge of pneumatics, servo motors, PLCs, and PC-based control systems
Familiarity with statistical analysis and design tools, including JMP, Minitab, and Six Sigma principles
Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL) coupled with the capability to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to solve production problems or automate workflows
Skills
JMP
Minitab
Python
R
SQL
About the company
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job; there’s no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. The diversity of those people and their ideas 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 role, you will lead manufacturing research and development, tackling complex challenges that directly impact the cost, quality, and delivery of Apple’s iconic products. Exercising expert judgment, you will establish standard practices, evaluate design approaches, and apply deep expertise in mechanical product design. You will serve as a technical lead, mentoring cross-functional engineering teams and driving the integration of emerging technological trends into our manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
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Drive manufacturing research and development to solve complex problems impacting final product cost, quality, and delivery.
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Establish standard practices and assess the impact of design parameters on final products, applying extensive expertise in mechanical product design.
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Guide, mentor, and resource engineering groups, project leaders, and factory technicians as a lead engineer on major sub-projects.
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Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by providing early and ongoing input to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable.
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Oversee product engineering across all phases—from concept to repeat manufacturing to end-of-life—while providing production support and failure analysis.
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Design and develop technically sophisticated processes to continuously elevate manufacturing quality and operational efficiency.
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Plan and execute procedures for testing and evaluating pre-release products, leveraging Design of Experiments (DOE) and Six Sigma principles.
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Track and incorporate relevant technical trends to keep manufacturing processes at the cutting edge of the industry.
Minimum qualifications
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5+ years in an engineering or automation role, including directing engineering teams for New Product Introduction (NPI).
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Track record of driving cost reduction, managing projects, and executing mechanical engineering design.
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Capability to build and analyze tolerance stack-ups for individual parts and assemblies.
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Understanding of adhesives and dispensing technology.
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Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin and English.
Preferred qualifications
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Background in New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Operations.
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Expertise in automation machine design for precision consumer electronics assembly, alongside knowledge of optics principles (CCD cameras, 1D/2D lasers) for alignment fixtures.
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Knowledge of pneumatics, servo motors, PLCs, and PC-based control systems.
•
Familiarity with statistical analysis and design tools, including JMP, Minitab, and Six Sigma principles.
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Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL) coupled with the capability to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to solve production problems or automate workflows.
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