Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products. In this role, you will perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have direct impact to the quality and delivery of Apple products. Our AME's also design, implement and successfully scale automated and semi- automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application.
Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering
Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments - Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or CM's; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders
Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability
Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer's factory
Engage machine suppliers for automated equipment design reviews and proposals
Travel to the machine supplier and contract manufacturer for equipment bring-up, qualification, acceptance testing and support during build events
Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R)
Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers
Run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine
Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multi-functional teams
Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements, design of experiments and failure analysis
Understands build tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies
Understands machine qualification including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility
Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design
Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and and PC-based control systems
Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Ability to Travel appropriately 35% New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience
Working knowledge of GD&T principles
Basic understanding of liquid adhesives, PSA's and VHB's
JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience
NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE experiences
Master's degree in Engineering
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