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CNC Prototyping Manager

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Apple

CNC Prototyping Manager

Sunnyvale, CA$183,700 – $319,800Posted 20 days ago

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Do you possess a keen eye for detail, a passion for excellence, and a strong desire to contribute to extraordinary outcomes? If so, you will thrive on a diverse team that shares these values. At Apple's PRL (Product Realization Lab), we combine technical expertise and creativity to deliver remarkable results that quickly translate into exceptional products and customer experiences. We invite you to bring your curiosity, craftsmanship, and dedication to our team. At the PRL, we take pride in building high-quality models, prototypes, and manufacturing solutions that support the development of future Apple products. We have a world-class team and a state-of-the-art machine shop worthy of this challenge. In this role, you will manage a team of highly skilled CNC machinists, partnering with external engineering teams and internal fabrications specialists to deliver a wide range of prototypes for Apple's Hardware Engineers. Your combination of technical credibility and people leadership will be critical to push the boundaries of what is possible in machining, and to influence the development of products used by millions.

Description

As a Prototyping Manager, you will lead day-to-day operations and engage in longer-horizon planning for your team as part of our broader organization, the ADL (Advanced Development Lab). You will manage a team of CNC-focused Makers; oversee and drive improvements to your cell's workload, processes, and equipment; and work closely with engineering requestors to develop complex and ever-changing prototypes of many different shapes and materials. You will help your team develop their careers, foster a culture of creative problem-solving, and build collaborative relationships that allow engineers to think of the lab as a partner in their development.","responsibilities":"Lead, develop, and support a team of prototype CNC specialists in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Serve as a technical lead for machining capability, adding your technical expertise to the skillset of the team and developing newer machinists

Provide DFM feedback to engineers

Identify and drive continuous improvement in fabrication processes, workflows, and capabilities

Scope and add new prototype fabrication capabilities, including capital equipment, training, etc.

Triage and prioritize incoming prototype requests, balancing urgency, complexity, and team capacity

Lead creative problem-solving and troubleshooting activities for failures and other improvement opportunities

Develop actionable plans based on data insights to enhance operational efficiency

Drive team building efforts and encourage cross-functional collaboration to achieve daily operational objectives.

Facilitate collaboration with customers and internal teams in order to achieve established lead time and quality goals

Provide personnel development plans and constructive feedback on performance

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated hands-on experience with prototype CNC programming and machining, and ability to learn, absorb, and master new fabrication techniques

Familiarity with Laser prototyping capabilities, Wire EDM, and additive manufacturing methods is beneficial

Experience evaluating and incubating emerging fabrication technologies to innovate on lab capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years leading a fabrication, prototyping, or manufacturing team is required

Excellent communication skills, ability to clearly articulate complex ideas in written reports and verbal presentations

Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders

Should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-focused work environment and demonstrate a passion for dynamic challenges

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 $183,700 and $319,800, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

About Apple

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Industry: Technology

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