Job Details

Additive Prototyping Manager

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 25, 2025

Role Number: 200601141

Apple’s Advanced Development Labs bring products from early concept to reality through our innovative R&D labs across the globe. Our Product Realization Labs fabricate high fidelity representative models which help drive critical design decisions. Our team of model makers have unwavering attention to detail—delivering some of the best quality and tightest tolerances in the industry!

Driving our additive manufacturing prototyping strategy is our Rapid Prototyping Team. Pairing the latest 3D printing technologies with optimized processes, the team fabricates an incredible volume of parts with both speed and accuracy. This hand-on role could be a perfect fit for someone who loves working with early prototypes across Apple’s entire product line.

Description

This role oversees all aspects of Rapid Prototyping technology, working alongside Model Makers to help grow our additive technology portfolio and fabricate models. The right candidate will lead a team of 3D printing Model Makers, assessing daily workload to aligning resources, assigning operational tasks, and providing daily oversight while helping refine the team's skills. In addition, you will:

• Prototype: Help design and improve prototypes using 3D printing.
• Collaborate: Foster a collaborative environment between RP and HWE teams to drive engagement
• Process Optimization: Continuously refine 3D printing processes to improve quality, speed, and cost
• Quality Assurance: Set and uphold standards to ensure parts and models meet strict requirements.
• Relationship Building: Maintain strong ties with internal teams and external suppliers
• Business Engagement: Work with business units to plan future needs and use data to drive smart decisions
• Project Leadership: Lead projects that improve outreach, processes, and systems across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading a small team or collaborative projects.

• 3+ years experience with additive manufacturing technology in a manufacturing or prototyping environment.

• Experience with key 3D Print technologies (Polyjet, MJF, SLA, SLS, FDM, etc.), including complimentary post processing tools

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong customer focus

• Ability to lift 25 lbs, and work with small components for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in team management, developing strong teamwork, communication, and establishing goals

• Ability to balance tasks for multiple partners through clear priority setting, delegation and effective communication.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Fusion 360) and slicer tools (e.g., GrabCAD, Netfabb, Magics)

• Experience implementing and scaling new additive manufacturing technologies in a fast-paced R&D or production environment.

• Strong process development, simplifying or automating recurring tasks and building scalable solutions

• Demonstrated ability to collect and leverage data to drive decisions, modify approaches and tell compelling stories.

• Track record of driving sustainability initiatives in prototyping or manufacturing (e.g., waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency)

• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

• Passion for emerging technology trends, with an approach for experimentation and innovation in prototyping

Pay & Benefits

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 $173,100 and $260,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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