About the position
At Apple, we strive to invent the next generation of world-class consumer electronics. Sound is a vital part of our devices and customer experience. Our Audio Product Design (PD) team creates innovations that enhance music enjoyment, optimize communication, and refine sound across Apple’s wearable audio product line. The Audio Fit PD team develops mechanical architectures to ensure optimal comfort and fit across the population. We specialize in mechanical design, analysis, and prototyping, collaborating closely with teams such as Industrial Design, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Human Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, and Materials. Our attention to detail directly influences products loved by millions. As a member of the Audio Fit PD team, you will contribute throughout the product development cycle, including: Early concept ideation, prototyping, and testing to enhance AirPods fit Designing, executing, and analyzing user studies to inform product specifications for comfort and stability Design development, CAD modeling, and FEA analysis Detailed design, drafting, and statistical DOEs You will work with research, design, and engineering teams to create architectures that meet product goals while delivering exceptional user comfort. Occasional domestic and international travel (10%+) is required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute throughout the product development cycle including early concept ideation, prototyping, and testing to enhance AirPods fit.
- Design, execute, and analyze user studies to inform product specifications for comfort and stability.
- Conduct design development, CAD modeling, and FEA analysis.
- Perform detailed design, drafting, and statistical DOEs.
- Collaborate with research, design, and engineering teams to create architectures that meet product goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Biomedical Engineering
- 3+ years of product design experience or equivalent
- Proven experience in cross-functional, technical team environments
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including mechanical engineering theory and statistical tools
- Expertise in plastic and metal part design
- Familiarity with DFM, DFA, statistical tolerance analysis, GD&T, and FEA analysis
- Familiarity with formal experimental design (DOE)
- Understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10+)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in consumer electronics, including industrial design, sensors, acoustics, PCBs, silicon, antennas, batteries, and thermal systems
- Has taken at least one product from concept to completion as a PD / mechanical engineer
- Knowledge of anthropometry, biomechanics, and human factors in design
- Experience with wearables or ergonomically-sensitive products
- Experience with ear and head anatomy, and anthropometric data analysis
- Hands on use of rapid prototyping and 3D scanning for fit, comfort, and usability evaluations
- Direct experience designing, conducting, and analyzing user studies or simulations
- Familiarity working with overseas manufacturers
- Knowledge of audio component modules and designing audio subsystems
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
