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Apple Surface Finishing - Subject Matter Expert SME Anodizing United States, California, Cupertino 119777363
11.01.2025
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Description
The Surface Finishing SME is responsible for planning, implementing, analyzing, and optimizing high volume surface finishing processes to meet rigorous cosmetic and functional requirements. Work with suppliers, overseas colleagues, cross functional and leadership teams to create robust processes to meet our rigorous functional and cosmetic requirements. - Enable the cosmetic requirements set by Apple designers by developing processes to match their desired finish. This includes creating initial samples, and developing the process necessary to meet their desired finishes.- Evaluate supplier capabilities and, if necessary, address production gaps by implementing advanced manufacturing processes and control methods.- Monitor and adjust the manufacturing processes throughout the product development cycle to reliably meet functional and cosmetic requirements in mass production.- Present technical and process analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial, cosmetic and design decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in anodizing, etching, or related chemical surface finishing operation.
- Frequent overseas travel required (25+%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using a variety of mechanical processes and chemical finishing processes to meet tight cosmetic and functional requirements.
- Excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Attention to detail, consistent follow-through, and the ability to remain focused on strategic goals while managing day-to-day project activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
- Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices preferred.
- Experience in a multinational organization working on cross-functional teams.
- Minimum average, preferably superior color discrimination ability.
- Graduate degree is a plus.
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 $151,200 and $227,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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