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Apple Plastic Tooling Engineer - Bangalore / Chennai 
United States, West Virginia 
819711920

04.09.2025
We look forward to your leading development in one or more of the following areas: • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, knowledge of injection molding processes, and understanding of tool design principles• Tooling manufacturing machine: machining process and accuracy by process, machine brand and application. • Plastic tooling design related: single shot, double shot, LSR, insert-molding, tool design experience, DFM working experience and Mold-flow basic knowledge • Tooling issue FACA experience: Identifying and resolving issues with tooling, molds, and manufacturing processes. Specific focus on dimension and cosmetic issues FACA analysis• Overseeing tooling trials, troubleshooting problems, and transitioning tools from trial to production• Plastic material related: typical resin type, supplier, shrinkage selection, amorphous, Crystalline/semi crystalline materials characteristic and key points • Injection molding process basic knowledges: injection machine selection key tips, injection machine type and trouble shooting basic knowledge • Control (SPC) data analysis. Identify automation opportunities and justify automation projects based on automation line efficiency metrics The role entails : - Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product - Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple’s manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and schedules - Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements - Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications - Conduct process optimization DOE’s, using data-driven and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to complex challenges - Communicate ongoing process development status to cross-functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability - Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team members - Familiarity with a phase gate product development approach
  • Minimum 10 years plastic tooling (injection molding preferred) experience in the molding and / or plastic materials industry.
  • High gloss cosmetic part tooling engineer experiences are a plus.
  • Ability to communicate (verbal and written) technical information in English. Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.
  • Bachelors / Masters in Engineering (pref in Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
  • Excellent knowledge of plastic materials and design for manufacturing in terms of geometry and cosmetic quality.
  • Experience debugging complex tools and processes.
  • Experience processing a wide variety of materials.
  • Experience in managing multiple tool development programs with regional and overseas vendors is preferred.
  • Mold Flow analysis capabilities are a plus.
  • Must be able to work independently or within a team. Host the meeting and do the presentation, & use concise one pager for technical related communication.
  • Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Experience in massive data analysis, coding and machine learning would be a plus.