Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Color- Softgoods

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Jul 30, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200560554
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 inspires 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. At Apple, a Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Color defines product color appearance specifications and manufacturing quality control methods. In this highly visible and highly hands-on role, you will enjoy key decision-making responsibilities combined with on-site problem solving that comes with being responsible for the quality for some of the most visible products in the world today. You will be responsible for developing and implementing quality tools, systems and instrumentation for groundbreaking product designs for cosmetically-demanding applications.

DESCRIPTION

We enable the mass production of incredible products and work in tandem with Apple’s renowned designers to develop measurement technologies, quality control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at production scale. Scope of responsibilities: • Apply deep understanding of color science or quality control and manufacturing concepts to lead the development of specific color Quality Control Plans (QCP) appropriate to the program or commodity • Support color matching & development at vendor sites, visually & numerically determining acceptability of color matches & production lots • Evaluate manufacturing processes during product development to assess production risks • Develop and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring methods where appropriate. • Drive corrective actions cross-functionally with internal and external team members • Assess supplier production control and quality programs, identify shortfalls to expectations, and work with suppliers to correct. • Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure adherence to Apple quality standards. • Evaluate supplier readiness and alignment to quality plans at all development and qualification stages. • Monitor supplier’s performance through measurement of production line statistics, inspections, and audits. • Evaluate and clearly communicate yields of key processes. • Qualify and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools; including visual and instrumental tools/processes. • Present analysis to key decision makers to make commercial & design decisions • 15-25% international travel required

• 3+ years experience in quality concepts, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations
• MS or BS in Engineering or Color Science required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with visual comparison and assessment of color and texture.
• Experience in developing quality plans or experience with color appearance, gloss and/or texture metrology preferred.
• Proven understanding of problem solving tools including root cause analysis and statistical process control principles
• Ability to plan & execute DOEs using statistical analysis, then present results & recommendations.
• Understanding of project management concepts. Direct PM experience a plus.
• Experience with any of the following: coatings, resin compounding, pigmentation, textiles, dyeing or color formulation.
• Experience working with international supply chain.

• 3+ years experience in quality concepts, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations
• MS or BS in Engineering or Color Science required