Advanced Manufacturing Engineer(iPhone) - Smart Manufacturing at Apple

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Product Design, Automation, Design for Manufacturability, Project Management, Statistical Analysis, Tolerance Stack-ups, Robot Arm Applications, PLC Systems, 2D and 3D Vision Systems, Pneumatics, Servo Motors, Adhesives and Dispensing, Six Sigma, Machine Learning, English Proficiency, Mandarin Proficiency

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. In this role, you will drive manufacturing research and development for iPhone final assembly line automation, solving complex challenges that directly shape the quality, cost, and delivery of our products. You will collaborate deeply across engineering groups, turning innovative concepts into extraordinary customer experiences. DESCRIPTION As a lead engineer on our manufacturing team, you will guide technical automation projects for iPhone final assembly from early concept through end-of-life production. You will apply expertise in mechanical product design and automation to evaluate new products, optimize manufacturing processes, and establish standard practices. By mentoring cross-functional teams and factory technicians, you will ensure our designs meet rigorous manufacturability and quality standards. This is an environment where your attention to detail and passion for excellence will directly influence the future of our manufacturing capabilities. Responsibilities: Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through production, focusing on design for manufacturability, cost reduction, and continuous improvement for final assembly. Develop and implement sophisticated manufacturing processes and testing methods to optimize production efficiency and product quality. Conduct failure and data analysis on upcoming products using statistical tools to drive design changes and final assembly standards. Evaluate and define mechanical design approaches, including creating and managing tolerance stack-ups for assemblies and individual components. Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams, project leaders, and factory technicians globally. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience. 5 years of engineering experience in an automation role. Experience directing an engineering team through new product introductions. Experience with project management, cost reduction, and mechanical engineering design. Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of robot arm applications, calibration processes, pneumatics, servo motors, and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems. Understanding of optics principles for 2D and 3D vision systems, positioning, and critical alignment fixtures. Familiarity with adhesives and dispensing technologies. Experience using statistical analysis tools and methodologies, including Machine Learning, JMP, Minitab, or Six Sigma. Experience communicating technical information across global, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering projects for iPhone final assembly from concept through production, focusing on automation and cost reduction. Develop sophisticated manufacturing processes and provide technical mentorship to global engineering teams and factory technicians.