Product Design Lead

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.

We are looking for a Product Design Lead to join our team and inspire the next generation of innovation. If you are driven by a passion for crafting elegant and groundbreaking solutions, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where every idea matters, we encourage you to apply.

Description

As a Product Design Lead, you will:

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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