Job Details

Product Quality Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200607147

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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. Engage 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. Conduct reliability tests and analyze field quality data to proactively address and resolve quality incidents. Facilitate communication between teams to ensure continuous quality improvement. Spearhead technical failure analysis on new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing processes to determine root causes and develop risk mitigation strategies. Determine root causes of quality incidents and develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent recurrence. Work closely with engineering teams to implement design changes based on failure analysis findings. Sustain product quality by collaborating with AppleCare Service and engineering teams for issue resolution. Collaborate with AppleCare Service and engineering teams to address and resolve product quality issues. Implement corrective actions to maintain and improve sustained product quality throughout the product lifecycle. Conduct 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 $151,200 - $227,600/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 and 6 months of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

• 6 months of experience with each of the following skills is required:

• 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 effecting the overall reliability of the product.

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Utilize program management skills to keep track of the top issues of the programs and ensure timely execution.

• Use DMAIC processes to optimize current workflows in the manufacturing site.

• Assist in training production staff on new processes and equipment, ensuring they understand and follow established procedures.

• 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

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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) .

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