Tooling Engineer - Iphone (early Career)

Apple Apple · Big Tech · Shenzhen, China · Hardware

Tooling Engineer role at Apple focused on new tool and process development for iPhone products, ensuring tools meet product specifications, performance, and cosmetic requirements within project schedules. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with foundational knowledge in tooling and molding processes. Preferred qualifications include experience in plastic tool design, mold making, injection molding, polymer science, and process optimization techniques.

What you'd actually do

  1. To work on new tool & process development, ensure the tools meet the product specifications, performance and cosmetics requirements, within the project schedule.
  2. To work closely with Product Designer, Supply Management, Quality & Manufacturing Engineering and other cross-functional teams, to deliver best-in-class parts & products.
  3. Serves as the subject matter expert for the Tooling & Molding aspect.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Polymer Technology or equivalent
  • Strong foundational knowledge of tooling and molding processes through academic study, projects, internships, or personal exploration
  • Demonstrated passion for precision manufacturing and commitment to developing expertise in plastic tool design and injection molding

Nice to have

  • 3 years and above experience in plastic tool design, mold making or injection molding industry.
  • Good exposure in polymer science, engineering plastics, thermal plastics, liquid silicon rubber and etc.
  • Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and scientific molding techniques.
  • Experience in leading the process optimization, yield improvement, and implementing best practices in tooling & molding aspects.
  • Possess the ability to troubleshoot technical issues with a scientific approach, and use of engineering tools/techniques such as scientific molding, JMP/MiniTab, Tolerance Analysis, SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma techniques.
  • Familiar with 3D modeling/simulation software such as Pro/E, Unigraphics, Moldflow, Moldex3D or other software packages.
  • Excellent in written, technical reporting, presentation, and effective cross-functional communication.
  • Systematic, analytical & strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Able to work independently and have good follow-up discipline.