Apple

Tooling Engineer - Metal Stamping

Apple$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years stamping industry experience
  • BS in engineering (MS and PhD preferred)
  • Proficiency in tool design, fabrication, and debugging
  • Strong understanding of material science and mechanics
  • Experience with simulation and FEA technologies
  • Knowledge of GD&T, DOE, and statistical analysis (Cp/Cpk)
  • Familiarity with secondary metal processes like machining and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support between product design teams and suppliers
  • Contribute DFM insights during product design stages
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams for streamlined production flow
  • Coordinate with global suppliers on tooling design and manufacturing methods
  • Develop process parameters to meet product specifications
  • Lead optimization efforts on tools and processes through experimentation
  • Utilize methodologies like DFM, SPC, and Six Sigma in tooling development.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to engage with global suppliers
  • Access to advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Participation in innovative product development
  • Continuous improvement focus through methodologies like Six Sigma
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced metal tooling and process engineer to provide a technical interface between our product design groups and our suppliers, and to drive development of extraordinary metal forming tooling and processes at our supply base. Assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input, as well as direct our suppliers in the design and manufacturing of tooling as well in actual part manufacturing. Participate in the product design process through appropriate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input in metal components. Work with partner manufacturing teams to enable robust overall manufacturing process flow from raw material to finished product. Work with our worldwide suppliers to design tools, decide on tool manufacturing method and develop forming process parameters that can enable us to meet geometric and cosmetic requirements for Apple products. Drive optimization of tools and process at suppliers through DOEs and builds from program start to product launch. Make appropriate use of tools such as DFM, SPC, Six Sigma etc. in the development of tooling and processes for metal part manufacture. 5+ years stamping industry experience Ability to travel 25% required BS in engineering (MS and PhD preferred) Tool design, fabrication, and debugging Progressive tools, deep drawing, and forging Material science/mechanics Experience working with overseas suppliers Experience with simulation/FEA Understanding of GD&T, DOE, stats (Cp/Cpk), data analysis Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining, and decorating (anodizing, plating, painting). Good material and metallurgical knowledge of metals, especially aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.

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.

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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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