Tooling Engineer- Metal
Assist in the product design process through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input, as well as direct our suppliers in the design and manufacturing of tooling as well in actual part manufacturing.
Participate in the product design process through appropriate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input in metal components.
Work with partner manufacturing teams to enable robust overall manufacturing process flow from raw material to finished product
Work with our worldwide suppliers to design tools, decide on tool manufacturing method and develop forming process parameters that can enable us to meet geometric and cosmetic requirements for Apple products.
Drive optimization of tools and process at suppliers through DOEs and builds from program start to product launch.
Make appropriate use of tools such as DFM, SPC, Six Sigma etc. in the development of tooling and processes for metal part manufacture.
Minimum Qualifications
3-5 years industry experience
Tool design, fabrication, and debugging
Progressive tools, deep drawing, and forging
Experience with simulation/FEA
Ability to travel 25% required
BS Degree in Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Material science/mechanics
Understanding of GD&T, DOE, stats (Cp/Cpk), data analysis
Experience working with overseas suppliers
Good knowledge of secondary metal processes such as machining, and decorating (anodizing, plating, painting)
Good material and metallurgical knowledge of metals, especially aluminum, steel, and stainless steel