Applies extensive expertise in all facets of mechanical product design.Provides advice, guidance, and resources to other engineering groups and project leaders as well as factory technicians. Supports a variety of projects and participates in the project planning of major sub-projects.Keeps abreast of all relevant technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments.Collaborate closely with cross-functional Apple teams, vendors, and contract manufacturers to define factory systems requirements, architecture, and design.Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions:Design for Manufacturability - Provides early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufactured.Product Engineering - Supports all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering technically complex testing methods, procedures, and failure analysis. Process Engineering - Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency.