• Job Description

  Req#: 200468912

  Summary

  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.

  Key Qualifications

  • Knowledge of quality concepts, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations
  • 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
  • Understanding of project management concepts. Direct PM experience a plus.
  • Experience with any of the following: optical coatings, plating, anodizing, resin compounding, pigmentation, textiles, dyeing or color formulation.
  • 25-30% international travel required

  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 massive production scale. 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. • Evaluate and clearly communicate yields of key processes. • Drive corrective actions with internal and external team members • Qualify and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools; including visual and instrumental tools/processes. • Develop and direct studies to implement improvements in measuring methods where appropriate. • Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards. • Assess supplier production control and quality programs, identify shortfalls to expectations, and work with suppliers to correct. • Review quality plans at supplier sites and internally with Apple groups to ensure expectations are understood at all levels • Evaluate supplier readiness and alignment to quality plans at all development and qualification stages. • Monitor each supplier's performance through measurement of production line statistics, company inspections, and audits. Prepare summary of performance and communicate to appropriate broader team and management.

  Education & Experience

  MS or BS in Engineering or Color Science required. Project management experience is a positive.

  Additional Requirements

  Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $148,200 and $223,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
    
    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
    
    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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