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Softgoods Product Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware (Softgoods Engineering)
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Hybrid (Shenzhen / Shanghai / Suzhou)Full-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Apple Softgoods Engineering role focused on conceiving, crafting, and producing new products using textiles, silicone and polymers. Collaboration with Global design and engineering teams across Asia and US to develop mechanically sound, manufacturable softgoods products, with on-site support in China during prototype builds and potential travel.

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 the location of the 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.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (beam bending, free body diagrams) and ability to creatively apply concepts to new problems not listed in engineering textbooks.
  • 2D and 3D CAD software experience.
  • Experience using statistical tools and techniques for analytical problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering fundamentalsNX (Siemens NX) CAD3D CAD2D technical drawingsDFM/DFXA (Design for Manufacturability/ Assembly)Statistical tools / SPCPrototyping & testingCross-functional collaborationCommunication (English & Mandarin)
Nice to have:GD&TDFMEA/DOE/FEAMaterials knowledge (textiles, metals, soft polymers, hard plastics)
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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