Apple

Product Quality Engineer

Apple$163K — $246K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field.
  • Experience with Statistical Process Controls in manufacturing processes.
  • Skills in Design of Experiments for optimal problem-solving.
  • Background in Failure Modes and Effect Analysis to assess design risks.
  • Expertise in process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Familiarity with DMAIC processes for workflow optimization.
  • Ability to train production staff on new processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and drive quality improvements for Apple products and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop Product Quality Plans throughout the product development phases.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to resolve quality incidents.
  • Conduct reliability tests and analyze field quality data proactively.
  • Facilitate communication for continuous quality improvement.
  • Lead technical failure analysis on new product introductions and manufacturing processes.
  • Implement corrective actions to sustain product quality throughout its lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits included.
  • Discounts on Apple products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for education-related expenses.
  • Opportunity to participate in employee stock programs.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commissions.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
Full Job Description
APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Identify and drive quality improvements on Apple products and manufacturing processes to enhance overall product quality, performance, and improve customer satisfaction. Develop Product Quality Plans (PQP) to substantiate product quality at each development phase, from product introduction to the production stage, as a way to develop comprehensive plans to ensure and substantiate product quality at each development phase. Engaging with cross-functional teams, manufacturing sites, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners on end-to-end product quality, reliability tests, and field quality to resolve quality incidents. Conducting reliability tests and analyze field quality data to proactively address and resolve quality incidents. Facilitating communication between teams to ensure continuous quality improvement. Spearheading technical failure analysis on new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing processes to determine root causes and develop risk mitigation strategies. Determining root causes of quality incidents and developing risk mitigation strategies to prevent recurrence. Working closely with engineering teams to implement design changes based on failure analysis findings. Sustaining product quality by collaborating with AppleCare Service and engineering teams for issue resolution. Collaborating with AppleCare Service and engineering teams to address and resolve product quality issues. Implementing corrective actions to maintain and improve sustained product quality throughout the product lifecycle. Conducting periodic reviews of factory quality data with cross-functional teams, OEM partners, senior management, and executive teams to evaluate and present findings for continuous improvement and alignment on quality strategies with overall business goals. International Travel Required 25%. 40 hours/week. 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 $163,500 - $246,200/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field. Experience and/or education must include: Performing Statistical Process Controls for understanding different variables in the manufacturing process. Conducting Design of Experiments to select the most optimal solution for a given problem. Performing Failure Modes and Effect Analysis for understanding the risks in the design and process affecting the overall reliability of the product. Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Use DMAIC processes to optimize current workflows in the manufacturing site. Assist in training production staff in new processes and equipment. Drive and participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) engagement with cross-functional partners to meet product quality and cost goals. Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to support consistent manufacturing processes. Preferred Qualifications N/A

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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