Packaging Product Design Engineer

When was the last time you enjoyed a box as much as the product inside? At Apple, every customer interaction is an opportunity for surprise and delight! This philosophy extends beyond the product to its packaging, where every detail is thoughtfully considered. The Packaging PD team is a diverse group of people responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products - from shippers to finished goods boxes. Our packaging delivers an outstanding customer experience, while protecting products throughout the shipping environment, and advancing Apple’s sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams, including Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, Operations, and many others during the design process.

Description

Design and execute packaging architecture from initial prototypes to mass production with sustainable packaging materials
Utilize 2D and 3D CAD to design and document all parts and assemblies -Ensure design meets performance requirements throughout its lifecycle by performing materials analysis, stress, and failure analyses
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including industrial design, hardware, environmental, operations, and technology groups, to refine and execute on the design of the packaging
Build models and prototypes to articulate design concepts, evaluate functionality, and validate packaging performance
Partner with internal manufacturing teams and external vendors to optimize designs for function, cosmetics, and manufacturability

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of related industry experience
BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Science
Experience working with 3D and 2D CAD
Strong engineering fundamentals
Ability to travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities, including finding the root cause for failures and solutions for issues that impede build progress

Preferred Qualifications

Innovative thinking and high personal motivation
Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
Effective verbal and written presentation skills
Prototyping experience
Data-driven design approach to complex problems
Experience with the design cycle from concept to manufacturing in mass-production
Knowledge of material science and FEA
Knowledge of fiber-based materials