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Apple Subject Matter Expert SME Manager - Surface Finishing Plating United States, California, Cupertino 630815053
03.08.2025
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The Surface Finishing SME Manager is responsible for leading 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.
- Periodic domestic and overseas travel expected
- 10+ years of management experience
- excellent people and communication skills
- MS in engineering (mechanical, industrial, material science, chemical engineering or equivalent),
- Recognized high profile senior leader in Surface Finishing Industry (preferred Electroplating Technology)
- 10+ years of experience in development of surface finishing processes for mechanical components, preferably in a hands-on role with cosmetic enclosures
- Ability to plan, execute, and present results from investigations using statistical analysis as well as technical judgment
- Superior understanding of mechanical properties of materials as they relate to manufacturing requirements
- Ability to reconcile DFM feedback with design goals
- Specific experience in implementing surface treatment and / or electroplating processes in a high volume environment.
- Previous equipment selection and implementation experience
- Record of innovation in Surface Finishing Industry,
- Recognized high profile senior leader in Surface Finishing Industry (preferred Electroplating)
- Experience using advanced analytical tools, methods and approaches to characterize and resolve complex technical issues and drive development initiatives
- Excellent skills and understanding of DOE principles and statistics
- Excellent and proven skills in problem solving
- Experience and passion to interact complex development programs with international suppliers
- Experience and passion to interact with international teams of engineers and scientist.
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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