Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Mqe) Color – Hardware Enclosures

Role Number: 200483083

• Knowledge of quality concepts, supplier quality management, and manufacturing operations
• Experience with any of the following: optical coatings, plating, anodizing, resin compounding, pigmentation, textiles, dyeing or color formulation.
• 25-30% international travel required
• Understanding of project management concepts. Direct PM experience a plus.
• Proven understanding of problem solving tools including root cause analysis and statistical process control principles
• Experience in developing quality plans or experience with color appearance, gloss and/or texture metrology preferred
• Experience with visual comparison and assessment of color and texture

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.

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

• 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 $119,900 and $181,000, 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.