Apple · 1 day ago
Product Design Lead
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $386K/yr
10+ years expApple is a company where individual imaginations gather to create innovative products and experiences. They are seeking a Product Design Lead to inspire a team in developing groundbreaking electromechanical systems while ensuring design excellence and collaboration across various teams.
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Responsibilities
Inspire and guide a team of exceptional Product Design Engineers in the exploration and development of novel electromechanical systems
Champion design excellence, ensuring our creations embody Apple's commitment to simplicity, elegance, and uncompromising quality
Lead the team in pushing the boundaries of what's possible, exploring new technologies and approaches to solve complex engineering challenges
Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, where every team member is empowered to contribute their unique talents and perspectives
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Electrical, Software, Controls, Manufacturing, 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
Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the successful execution of our ambitious projects
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
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in product design and development of electromechanical systems
Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers
Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX)
Thorough knowledge of engineering materials, understanding of property tradeoffs and interpreting FEA results
Experience with tolerance analysis and GD&T
Experience working with a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, 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
Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field
Dynamics modeling experience
Fluent in Siemens NX including surfacing tools, statistical software (JMP), MacOS
Experience working through entire product cycle including shipping product experience
Experience working through full product cycle including mass production and collaborating with Asian manufacturing facilities
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Tim Cook
CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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