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Description
Apple is looking for a CapEx Supplier Quality Engineer, Equipment to lead quality and reliability management of highly customized, complex manufacturing equipment across a global supplier network. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to uphold rigorous quality standards and drive continuous improvements that directly shape high-volume manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with equipment suppliers and Apple’s technical team to align on quality control specs and requirements, assess supplier capabilities, and validate readiness for MP roll out
• Define and implement Quality plan through DFM and SOP for new features and projects at supplier and supervise the execution of the program through ramp
• Provide clear, concise reports on supplier readiness and critical quality/compliance issues to stakeholders and executive management
• Oversee supplier factory preparations, quality control, and intensive outgoing inspections during new program design, validation, and production ramp-up
• Drive automation of supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS) using new technologies, integrating customized quality control criteria into standardized processes
• Drive vendor performance assessment through scorecard system
• Support new vendors in establishing and implementing QMS with ongoing monitoring of execution.
• Drive vendors to develop efficient, accurate quality and compliance reports quality continuous improvement.
• Audit vendor regular maintenance activities to ensure equipment performance and sustained compliance with quality standards.
• Partner with TechOps FACA and drive actions plans to equipment quality related issues
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; a Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline with minimum 2 years of industry experience will also be considered
• Experience working with customized capital equipment or high-precision components (e.g., robots, vision systems, precision measurement tools) in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience reviewing equipment specifications and executing quality validation processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and operate independently under pressure
• Ability to travel frequently to domestic and international supplier sites
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in ambiguous, fast-changing project environments
• Experience facilitating cross-functional discussions and driving resolution of technical or operational issues across internal teams and external suppliers
• Quality management experience in customized manufacturing or equipment supply chains
• Experience in massive data analysis, coding and machine learning would be a plus
• Experience of leveraging AI or emerging technologies to enhance work efficiency and quality processes
• Mandarin language skills are a plus
  
  

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Role Number: 200662535-1340