In this role at Apple, you will manage the selection, implementation, optimization, and scaling of manufacturing processes for soft goods products. You will leverage your mechanical engineering expertise while collaborating with multi-functional teams in Product Design and Industrial Design. The position focuses on assessing product features for manufacturability and recommending suitable processes and equipment. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful launch of new products.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience supporting new product launches from a mechanical, tooling, or product development perspective.
• Experience with mechanical fabricated parts or adhesives, glues, jigs, fixtures, tooling, injection molding, and plastics.
• Deep experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Experience leading suppliers' technical teams in the development and qualification of manufacturing processes.
• Experience defining and executing mass production qualification requirements.
• Experience solving complex mechanical or manufacturing challenges.
• International experience, particularly in Asia.
• Experience with highly cosmetic parts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Manage the selection and implementation of manufacturing processes for soft goods products.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Industrial Design teams to assess product features for manufacturability.
• Recommend capable processes and equipment based on product assessments.
• Lead the technical team of suppliers in the development and qualification of manufacturing processes.
• Define and execute mass production qualification requirements.
• Solve complex mechanical or manufacturing challenges as they arise.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.