SoftGoods Advanced Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for developing manufacturing and inspection solutions for Apple products. In this role, you will conduct research and development on new technologies that solve complex assembly, automation, and measurement problems. SoftGoods AMEs engage in early architecture development with cross functional designers to assist with designing for manufacturability at scale while enabling ambitious design goals.You will employ your mechanical engineering background in the following areas:INSPECTION DEVELOPMENT:- Develop and qualify inspection methods to enable challenging measurements in early development- Plan and execute statistical DOEs, multifactor analysis, and data visualization that generate confidence in conclusive results.- Recommend and prioritize which data and analysis to conduct in early proof-of-concept and prototype builds. Provide analytical insights to assist with design convergence and process development.SUPPLIER EXECUTION:- Review supplier tool design, process flow, inspection methods, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance.- Work with supplier engineering teams to conduct process development exercises,qualify inspections, secure resources, and commit to schedules that meet program goals.- Assess equipment vendor capabilities to achieve machine/automation requirements, provide expert recommendations, optimize for cost and footprint, and provide ongoing support.- Assess supplier readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identifypotential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk.