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Apple Additive Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert China, Shanghai 55865293
08.02.2025
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Description
As an MDE, you'll lead the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for key design features on Apple’s products. You will ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals.- Evaluate product and design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product- 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 and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to sophisticated challenges- Communicate ongoing process development status to functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability- Provide leadership at global manufacturing sites during development and production ramp, traveling internationally, identifying root causes of open issues and driving corrective actions to timely resolutionIN THIS ROLE YOU’LL: - Collaborate with internal partners and equipment suppliers to develop and refine metal additive manufacturing processes and equipment - Optimize additive manufacturing processes for Apple cosmetic, dimensional quality, reliability, and throughput requirements. Develop methods to model and characterize key performance indicators in additive manufacturing. - Support Product Design in development of metal alloys for additive manufacturing applying knowledge of 3D printing systems and powdered metallurgy- Develop best in class qualification plans and procedures to qualify additive manufacturing equipment and materials applying DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing related technical roles
- Communicates technical information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal English forms
- BS or equivalent experience or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, material science, industrial engineering, or related fields
Preferred Qualifications
- First-hand experience in laser powder bed fusion process development, including use of material characterization tools to aid in process DOE
- Knowledge of secondary operations including powder handing and recycling, automation, heat treatment and stress relief processes.
- Applies a hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving
- Demonstrates commitment and tenacity; a self-starter who learns quickly and adapts to find new solutions in the face of adversity
- Employs project management tools to effectively plan and track work to completion; diligent and reliable in completing tasks independently
- Experience on the shop floor, in a hobby or professional context
- Experience working with highly cosmetic parts or products is preferred
- Ability to travel 25%+, to China, Vietnam, Germany, India, and USA
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