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Apple Surface Finishing - Subject Matter Expert SME Plating United States, California, Cupertino 200324409
21.04.2025
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The Surface Finishing SME is responsible for planning, implementing, analyzing, and optimizing high volume plating, passivation, etching, and other 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 5 years experience in anodizing, plating, etching, or related chemical surface finishing operation.
- Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field. Master degree is a plus.
- Experience using a variety of mechanical processes and chemical finishing processes to meet tight cosmetic and functional requirements.
- Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices preferred.
- Excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Experience in a multinational organization working on cross-functional teams.
- Minimum average, preferably superior color discrimination ability.
- 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.
- Frequent overseas travel expected.
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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