Softgoods Product Design Engineer
Core
Design, engineer, and produce new softgoods products (textiles, silicone, polymers) for Apple, focusing on mechanical fundamentals and manufacturability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical product design engineer
Builds
Softgoods product features and prototypes for Apple devices
Domain
Consumer electronics / Materials engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, 3D CAD modeling, DFM/DFA, statistical analysis, functional testing, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Technical leadership in consumer product development, Siemens NX proficiency, GD&T/SPC expertise, material processing knowledge for textiles/polymers, DFMEA/DOE/FEA skills, China factory liaison experience
Technologies
NX, CAD, 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 on design and manufacturing processes; Perform dimensional and functional testing of prototypes; Support technology investigations and development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
