CapEx Supplier Quality Engineer — Equipment

As a key partner to our equipment suppliers and Apple technical teams, you will ensure clear communication of hardware specifications, assess supplier manufacturing readiness, and drive day-to-day equipment quality control. From engineering validation to production ramp, you will lead inspection programs, manage logistics, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure our high standards are met. Primary Responsibilities: Supplier Quality: Define and implement quality plans for new projects, identify Critical-to-Quality items, and conduct intensive spot checks and outgoing inspections. Logistics & Inspection: Develop out-going (OQC) and incoming (IQC) inspection programs, approve shipping procedures, and analyze IQC/OQC data correlations. Project Management: Create project schedules, manage critical path activities, and provide timely issue resolution. Executive Reporting: Concisely report on supplier readiness, project health, and critical quality issues to leadership and cross-functional teams. Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive weekly meetings with Contract Manufacturers and Program Teams, and facilitate alignment across engineering, operations, and vendors. Vendor Strategy: Assist the GSM team with vendor selection, capability audits, and the execution of equipment maintenance contracts. Security & Support: Coordinate supplier repair deployments and partner with Apple Security to maintain absolute confidentiality. Minimum Qualifications BS or MS in Mechanical Design or Automation or Electronics Experienced in non-standard equipment design Experienced in sophisticated capital equipment such as consumer electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, automotive etc. Experienced in a supplier quality or technical supplier management role. Preferred Qualifications Strong background of and equipment quality engineering Ability to resolve conflicts and drive compromise. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency using Excel and presentation software