Softgoods Product Design Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Hybrid (China (Mainland)), Hybrid (China (Suzhou/Shanghai/Shenzhen))Full-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Apple Softgoods Engineering seeks a highly motivated product design engineer to conceive, craft, and produce exciting new softgoods products. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams across US and Asia, emphasis on mechanical fundamentals, manufacturability, and on-site support in prototype builds with travel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop designs rooted in strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, manufacturability (DFM), and assembly (DFA).
- Create and iterate on detailed 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings within NX.
- Partner closely with Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Operations teams throughout the product development cycle.
- Collaborate alongside vendors to develop design and manufacturing processes. On-site support (primarily Mainland China) is required during prototype build phases. Travel may be required depending on location of factory site.
- Perform dimensional and functional testing of prototype units while leading FACA on design related issues arising from manufacturing or reliability testing.
- Support technology investigations and development.
- Present work clearly and concisely to leadership and cross functional partners across multiple localities and backgrounds
Qualifications
- BS/MS/Ph.D in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
Skills
Required:Engineering fundamentals2D and 3D CADStatistical analysisCommunication (English, Mandarin)Siemens NXDFM/ DFATolerance analysis (SPC) and GD&TDFMEA/ DOE/ FEA
Nice to have:Cross-cultural collaboration
Benefits
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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