Softgoods Product Design Engineer
Core
Design, engineer, and produce softgoods products (textiles, silicone, polymers) for Apple's product lines using mechanical engineering fundamentals.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical product design engineer
Builds
Softgoods components and prototypes for Apple consumer electronics
Domain
Consumer electronics / Materials engineering
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, 2D/3D CAD (NX), statistical analysis, DFM/DFA, GD&T, functional testing
Preferred skills
Technical leadership in consumer product development, Siemens NX proficiency, DFMEA/DOE/FEA, mechanical prototyping, cross-functional team leadership across US/Asia
Technologies
NX, statistical tools, FEA
Responsibilities
Develop designs rooted in mechanical engineering and manufacturability; Create and iterate 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings; Partner with Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, and Operations; Collaborate with vendors and provide on-site support in Mainland China during prototype builds; Perform dimensional and functional testing of prototypes; Support technology investigations; Present work to leadership and cross-functional partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
