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.

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, and 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 manufacturing partners to ensure designs are realized with the highest level of craftsmanship and quality
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the successful execution of ambitious projects
• Stay at the forefront of electromechanical design, exploring emerging technologies and trends to inform future creations
• Present compelling design concepts and technical details to internal stakeholders and external partners, inspiring excitement and confidence in the vision

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ 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., Solid Works, 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

• 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

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $212,000 and $386,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.…