Job Details

Machining & Metrology Manager - Advanced Process Labs

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: May 10, 2025

Role Number: 200603937

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages 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.

As a manager in the Advanced Process Lab, you will lead a team of innovative CNC and Metrology engineers focused on manufacturing process development on our cosmetic enclosures. This is a very hands on position working with cross functional teams to design and scale machining processes for Apple’s high quality cosmetic parts.

Description

You will lead a team developing and scaling machining processes. Working with product based partner teams and our contract manufacturers, review DFMs for proposed machining steps and provide feedback. Identify opportunities for your team to deliver early trials in our lab optimizing fixture, CAM, and cutter design to deliver highly cosmetic products to Apple’s tight dimensional, functional and cost requirements. Translate lab results to the contract manufacturers and align scope for your team to see through on site to product ramp.

In addition, you will manage the Advanced Process Lab Metrology and 3D Printing areas, aligning resources to support both internal lab and production site development.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years hands on CNC machining experience milling on 3, 4, and 5 axis machines

• Proficiency with CAD / CAM, highly skilled at optimizing CAM for dimensional, cosmetic and cycle time.

• Ability to design and build work holding fixtures for high volume machining processes.

• Previous manager, group lead, or supervisor experience.

• Ability to analyze results in statistical software like JMP or Minitab, and able to present data with recommended process direction to gain alignment of leadership and peers.

• Basic GD&T understanding.

• Travel up to 25% as needed. This is not a remote or hybrid work position.

• Degree from industrial technology or engineering program related to machining, manufacturing, mechanical design, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a department of engineers, balancing multiple program needs and priorities. Able to break down complex asks to clear, aligned deliverables and project plans for your team.

• Proven track record mentoring and growing talent.

• 10 years experience developing and scaling high volume manufacturing processes.

• Experience with machining highly cosmetic parts and optimizing for minimal subsequent post machining surface finishing processes.

• Strong knowledge of related manufacturing operations including welding, gluing, forming, 3D printing, injection molding, anodizing and surface finishing processes.

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 $190,500 and $286,400, 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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