Product Design Lead

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 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 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