Posted 11 July, 2026
Manufacturing Engineering Manager, R&D
Apple
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 98240208
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. At Apple, we craft products and experiences that people once couldn't have envisioned, and now can't imagine living without. If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your ideal job.
In Apple, you will work in an environment that nurtures creativity, partnership and novelty in solving tough problems. You will work in a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment, handling several projects at a time. You will be part of a geographically dispersed engineering community supporting global projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of Apple's exceptional Product Operations organisation. If you're keen to join one of the most successful companies in the world, then we'd love to hear from you! Let's do our best work together.
Description
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager in R&D, you will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers in the design, development, implementation and optimisation of innovative processes and technologies to support Apple's amazing product line up.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in development or optimisation of manufacturing processes within a manufacturing or R&D environment
Experience in providing technical direction, coaching and mentorship to engineering teams either through direct management or indirect oversight
B.Eng. M.Eng, B.Sc. M.Sc. in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Process / Industrial / Biomedical / Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent third level qualification in a related discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leading technical teams in a manufacturing or R&D environment
Experience in 3D CAD for design of equipment / tooling / fixtures / assembly aids
Experience with additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing
Experience with laser technology i.e. marking, cutting
Experience in writing technical documentation, i.e. technical reports, work instructions, change impact assessments, user requirement specifications, equipment qualification protocols and reports etc.
Knowledge of PFMEA or equivalent risk analysis methodologies
Experience using statistics to assess process capability
Knowledge of industrial engineering, line balancing, lean or six sigma
Experience working with third-party vendors
Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritise activities
In Apple, you will work in an environment that nurtures creativity, partnership and novelty in solving tough problems. You will work in a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment, handling several projects at a time. You will be part of a geographically dispersed engineering community supporting global projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of Apple's exceptional Product Operations organisation. If you're keen to join one of the most successful companies in the world, then we'd love to hear from you! Let's do our best work together.
Description
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager in R&D, you will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers in the design, development, implementation and optimisation of innovative processes and technologies to support Apple's amazing product line up.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in development or optimisation of manufacturing processes within a manufacturing or R&D environment
Experience in providing technical direction, coaching and mentorship to engineering teams either through direct management or indirect oversight
B.Eng. M.Eng, B.Sc. M.Sc. in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Process / Industrial / Biomedical / Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent third level qualification in a related discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leading technical teams in a manufacturing or R&D environment
Experience in 3D CAD for design of equipment / tooling / fixtures / assembly aids
Experience with additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing
Experience with laser technology i.e. marking, cutting
Experience in writing technical documentation, i.e. technical reports, work instructions, change impact assessments, user requirement specifications, equipment qualification protocols and reports etc.
Knowledge of PFMEA or equivalent risk analysis methodologies
Experience using statistics to assess process capability
Knowledge of industrial engineering, line balancing, lean or six sigma
Experience working with third-party vendors
Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritise activities
