Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineer - Chennai
Apple · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 71d ago
Undisclosed9–12 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
At Apple, innovative ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences
This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather, leading to great work
Bring passion and dedication to your job, and theres no telling what you could accomplish
The people here at Apple don t just create products they make the kind of wonder that s revolutionized entire industries
The diversity of those people and their ideas inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts
Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it
, description:The Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) Manager leads a team of engineers accountable for developing key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apples worldwide supply base
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth alongside the ability to manage people, influence cross-functional partners, and drive program outcomes at scale
You will work closely with Industrial Design, Product Design, Operations, and global manufacturing partners to ensure that design intent is translated into robust, scalable production processes from early prototype through mass production
, responsibilities:Lead and Develop the Team: You hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of Manufacturing Design Engineers setting clear performance expectations, providing direct feedback, and identifying capability gaps to address through hiring and structured development
Own the Technical Standard: You define best-in-class manufacturing processes for equipment, consumables, key parameters, process setup, qualification, automation, and strategic RD
You lead DFM reviews and design- to-manufacturing transitions, validate process feasibility before tooling or supplier commitments, and collaborate with Product and Industrial Designers to define part tolerances and specifications through demonstrated process capability
Drive Supply Base Performance: Develop and document manufacturing processes, including parameters, consumables, and secondary operations, to meet specifications
Provide on-site technical leadership during development builds and production ramp
Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to define supply chain requirements and select premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers
Champion Data-Driven Decisions: Establish a data-driven culture where every process decision is based on DOE, SPC, or capability analysis
Use yield bridges, process capability trends, and OEE data to proactively manage program performance and identify risks early
Communicate and Influence: You clearly communicate at all levels
You deliver focused engineering updates and recommendations to senior and executive leadership
You represent the teams technical positions in design, supplier, and program reviews
You align Industrial Design, Product Design, Operations, and Supply Chain around a shared manufacturing strategy
Process Domain Expertise: Your team has deep expertise in one or more domains below
You have practitioner-level credibility in at least one area and enough knowledge to guide engineers in all of them
CNC Machining: Milling, turning, fixtures, touch probing, HSM, cutter/coating development, cycle time reduction, SPC-based yield ownership
Surface Finishing: Blasting, tumbling, polishing, wet sanding, lapping, anodizing, and PVD to Apple cosmetic and yield standards
Glass Processing: Scribe/break, grinding, lapping, polishing, chemical strengthening, decoration, and functional coatings at production scale
Assembly: Welding, adhesive bonding, mechanical fit, equipment qualification, SPC-based yield improvement, and automation justification
Leadership Expectations Lead by solving challenging engineering problems and influencing your teams thinking
Provide clear direction, align the team, and resolve cross-functional issues quickly in a fast paced NPI environment
Foster personal growth through direct feedback, meaningful assignments, and an inclusive environment that values diverse viewpoints
Communicate effectively at all levels, using data to support your conclusions
Invest in Apples manufacturing capabilities through hiring, coaching, and process decisions
, standardWeeklyHours:40, highJobTitle:Manufacturing Design MGR1, teamNames:[Operations and Supply Chain], locations:[{id:
This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather, leading to great work
Bring passion and dedication to your job, and theres no telling what you could accomplish
The people here at Apple don t just create products they make the kind of wonder that s revolutionized entire industries
The diversity of those people and their ideas inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts
Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it
, description:The Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) Manager leads a team of engineers accountable for developing key mechanical manufacturing processes across Apples worldwide supply base
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth alongside the ability to manage people, influence cross-functional partners, and drive program outcomes at scale
You will work closely with Industrial Design, Product Design, Operations, and global manufacturing partners to ensure that design intent is translated into robust, scalable production processes from early prototype through mass production
, responsibilities:Lead and Develop the Team: You hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of Manufacturing Design Engineers setting clear performance expectations, providing direct feedback, and identifying capability gaps to address through hiring and structured development
Own the Technical Standard: You define best-in-class manufacturing processes for equipment, consumables, key parameters, process setup, qualification, automation, and strategic RD
You lead DFM reviews and design- to-manufacturing transitions, validate process feasibility before tooling or supplier commitments, and collaborate with Product and Industrial Designers to define part tolerances and specifications through demonstrated process capability
Drive Supply Base Performance: Develop and document manufacturing processes, including parameters, consumables, and secondary operations, to meet specifications
Provide on-site technical leadership during development builds and production ramp
Collaborate with Global Supply Managers to define supply chain requirements and select premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers
Champion Data-Driven Decisions: Establish a data-driven culture where every process decision is based on DOE, SPC, or capability analysis
Use yield bridges, process capability trends, and OEE data to proactively manage program performance and identify risks early
Communicate and Influence: You clearly communicate at all levels
You deliver focused engineering updates and recommendations to senior and executive leadership
You represent the teams technical positions in design, supplier, and program reviews
You align Industrial Design, Product Design, Operations, and Supply Chain around a shared manufacturing strategy
Process Domain Expertise: Your team has deep expertise in one or more domains below
You have practitioner-level credibility in at least one area and enough knowledge to guide engineers in all of them
CNC Machining: Milling, turning, fixtures, touch probing, HSM, cutter/coating development, cycle time reduction, SPC-based yield ownership
Surface Finishing: Blasting, tumbling, polishing, wet sanding, lapping, anodizing, and PVD to Apple cosmetic and yield standards
Glass Processing: Scribe/break, grinding, lapping, polishing, chemical strengthening, decoration, and functional coatings at production scale
Assembly: Welding, adhesive bonding, mechanical fit, equipment qualification, SPC-based yield improvement, and automation justification
Leadership Expectations Lead by solving challenging engineering problems and influencing your teams thinking
Provide clear direction, align the team, and resolve cross-functional issues quickly in a fast paced NPI environment
Foster personal growth through direct feedback, meaningful assignments, and an inclusive environment that values diverse viewpoints
Communicate effectively at all levels, using data to support your conclusions
Invest in Apples manufacturing capabilities through hiring, coaching, and process decisions
, standardWeeklyHours:40, highJobTitle:Manufacturing Design MGR1, teamNames:[Operations and Supply Chain], locations:[{id:
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Skills
AutomationProduct DesignTechnical Leadershipindustrial designCycle Time ReductionPrototypeHSMProcess capabilityEquipment QualificationSupply Chain
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