Operations Manufacturing Design PhD Internships

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. In this internship, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple products and leave a footprint for years to come. Our Operations team ensures that Apple’s groundbreaking designs become industry-leading products, delivered on time and on spec. It is positioned at the junction of Apple’s product teams, the industries that supply core component technologies, and our manufacturing partners who help ensure that products such as iPad, iPhone and Mac can be restocked just as fast as they fly off the shelves! Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering, material science, or industrial engineering or related field Experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment Proven capability in developing quality plans, validating test methods and gauges, and driving corrective actions/failure analysis efforts Deep knowledge of quality and reliability concepts, supplier management, and general manufacturing operations Significant project management experience and a deep understanding of problem solving tools including design of experiments, root cause analysis and statistical process control principles preferred At the end of the internship, you must return to school to continue your education or the internship must be the last requirement for you to graduate Preferred Qualifications: Technical experience with any of the following: mechanical enclosures, casings, plastic parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or automotive high volume quality manufacturing engineering Experience of geometric dimension and tolerance, as well as statistics Experience of mechanical properties of materials as they relate to manufacturing requirements Experience of design of experiment principles Ability to travel periodically domestic and overseas Extraordinary interpersonal skills — verbal, written and executive presentations