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Softgoods Product Design Engineer

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Hybrid (Shanghai/SZG/Suzhou area ( Mainland China ))Full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Apple Softgoods Engineering seeks a highly motivated product design engineer to conceive, craft, and produce exciting new products. You will work with US and Asia-based Product Designers and multiple cross-functional groups to develop soft materials products, with onsite support in Mainland China during prototype builds and potential travel to factory sites.

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 fundamentals (beam bending, free body diagrams)2D and 3D CADStatistical tools and techniquesEnglish and Mandarin communicationSiemens NX or similar CADDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) and DFATextile, metals, soft polymers, and hard plastics design knowledgeDFMEA, DOE, FEA, prototyping, and testing
Nice to have:Cross-Asia/US team collaboration with factories
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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