SummaryPosted: Dec 19, 2025Role Number:200637488-3541Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create 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.We are looking for a Tooling Engineer who will work closely with Supply Management, Product Design, Industrial Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering groups on new part designs.DescriptionAs a Tooling Engineer you would be responsible to review tool concept, layout and DFM. You would also lead the development of new plastic tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirementsResponsibilitiesTrouble shooting issues in scientific approach with the use engineering tools/techniques such as decoupled molding, scientific molding approach, Tolerance Analysis, SPC, DOE and Six Sigma techniquesTake the leading role in driving the improvement of productivity and quality of plastic part manufacturing, molding and tooling techniquesServe as Apple’s internal expert for tool design by leveraging a thorough understanding various material properties and tool component fabrication techniquesParticipate in new material development, new process development and innovationWork closely with Supply Management, Product Design, Industrial Design,



Quality and Manufacturing Engineering groups on new part designsThe role would involve frequent travel within the regionMinimum QualificationsMinimum 10 years' experience in plastic tool design, mold making or injection molding industry.Minimum 5 years work experience as a tool designerFamiliar with tool fabrication processes and methodology for high volume precision toolWell-rounded in injection molding tool design, including various gate scheme, over-mold, multiple shots and etcSystematic, analytical & strong trouble-shooting skillsPreferred QualificationsGood knowledge of geometric dimensioning, hot runner systems application and scientific molding techniqueFamiliar with 3D modelling/simulation software such as Pro/E, Unigraphics, Moldflow, Moldex3D or other software packagesGood knowledge of geometric dimensioning, hot runner systems application and scientific molding techniqueGood knowledge in wide range of materials such as engineering plastic, liquid silicon rubber, thermal plastics, MIM, primer and epoxyGood knowledge in wide range of materials such as engineering plastic, liquid silicon rubber, thermal plastics, MIM, primer and epoxyExperience in managing and develop precision parts, high pace and mass volume products with multiple vendors in parallelEffective written, presentation, verbal and cross functional communicationAbility to work independently and good follow-up disciplineAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our perks and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace

📌 Finish & Paint Tooling Engineering - Senior Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 Apple
📍 Chennai