Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Chennai

Summary
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In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple products and leave a footprint for years to come. We have an opportunity for an accomplished quality engineer to lead quality & data analysis activities for glass manufacturing through NPI and ramp for next generation Apple products. Our quality engineering team enables the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of cutting edge technology that power Apple's renowned designs.

Description
As a part of the Manufacturing Design team, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of quality processes for new and exciting parts. Not only will you define the quality, metrology and process requirements but you will also be a part of defining how new manufacturing processes are being designed from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• As quality engineers, we enable the mass creation of impossible products as a partner in the development of Apple's renowned designs.
• Partner with tooling and functional teams to evaluate design and processes at the concept phase
• Develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve ambitious specifications at substantial production scale
• Develop and implement groundbreaking quality inspection tools to evaluate cosmetic and dimensional part characteristics
• Compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process and part specifications - Lead activities to balance unparalleled quality with scalable yields
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to ensure that proper definition of quality expectations and that appropriate assurance techniques are used for the product
• Coordinate and prioritize all Quality Engineering functions for multiple program for team members
• Continue to expend the capabilities of the team and recruit new engineers
• Establish audit procedures appropriate to program and supplier to ensure alignment to Apple quality standards
• Evaluate and communicate yields of new and existing processes
• Drive corrective actions with internal and external team members
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and Quality Control
• 6-10 years experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving corrective actions and failure analysis efforts.
• Working knowledge of mechanical quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations.
• Experience with the development and evaluation measurement systems.
• Knowledge of programming OMM, CMM, contour machine, interferometer, 3D scanning, and other high precision equipment is a plus
• Disciplined in GD&T practices with close attention to datum establishment and tolerance analysis
• Project management experience and a solid understanding of problem-solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical analytical tools using JMP or Minitab
• Familiarity with glass manufacturing and coatings is a plus
• BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or similar. ME/MS preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills driven by strong technical acumen, teamwork, project management and results driven approach
  
  

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Role Number: 200633507-3541