Job Details

Product Design Lead

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Role Number: 200621487-3956

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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., 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

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

Pay & Benefits

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. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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