Apple · 1 month ago
Senior System Product Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $386K/yr
10+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. The Senior System Product Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and prototyping of specific parts or modules within products, ensuring they embody Apple's commitment to simplicity and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Be given ownership over the mechanical design and prototyping of specific parts or modules within the product and will be responsible for the analysis, assembly, and reliability of these parts
Champion design excellence, ensuring our creations embody Apple's commitment to simplicity, elegance, and uncompromising quality
Need to be flexible and be willing and able to provide review and support on several aspects of a project simultaneously
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including ID, EE, Manufacturing, Tooling, Operations and others to bring groundbreaking concepts to life
Oversee the creation of detailed mechanical designs, 2D drawings, and BOMs, ensuring precision and accuracy in every detail
Utilize advanced simulation and analysis techniques to optimize designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Work closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure our designs are realized with the highest level of craftsmanship and quality
Expected work travel outside of USA is approximately 10-15% for vendor visits and build support
Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the successful execution of our ambitious projects
Take on a Mentorship role and help grown Product Design talent within the broader PD team
Stay at the forefront of electromechanical design, exploring emerging technologies and trends to inform our future creations
Present compelling design concepts and technical details to internal stakeholders and external partners, inspiring excitement and confidence in our vision
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in product design and development of electromechanical systems
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory
Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D creation (NX, SolidWorks, Creo)
Proficiency in performing tolerance analyses
Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science
Experience with tolerance analysis and GD&T
Experience working with a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, 3DP, casting)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including emails, slide presentations and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
Experience working with external manufacturing vendors
Preferred
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Fluent in Siemens NX including advanced modeling and surfacing tools, statistical software (JMP), MacOS
Experience working through entire product cycle including shipping product experience and factory build support
Previous role as a hands-on mechanical lead of a mass production consumer electronics products
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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