Product Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Shanghai Shenzhen Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our community is made up of every kind of individual: artists and designers, engineers and scientists, thinkers and doers. Together we create things and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. So if you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job. Just be ready to dream big.

Description

Apple is looking for a Product Design Engineer to be part of Apple’s Product Design Group in Shanghai or Shenzhen in China.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and thrives on innovation.
The role will require the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with demanding schedule requirements across a large cross functional team. A proven ability to deliver solid design solutions while balancing multiple priorities is key. Experience closely working with suppliers is important as well. The engineer in this role will be very comfortable with applying scientific method and have be able to apply or create the process through which they can solve complex problems.

Minimum Qualifications

High degree of motivation, curiosity, passion, creativity
Proficient English communication skills in both written and verbal
Engineering fundamentals: statics, strength of materials, material science,
Computer aided design (CAD) skills: 3D CAD experience required (NX preferred)
Design intelligence: mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, spatial reasoning, diligence in finding the best solution for each design challenge, attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Basic design skills: tolerances analysis, design for assembly (DFA), design for manufacturing (DFM), simple fixture design, understanding of Statistical Process Controls (SPC), understanding of metrology (basic knowledge of measurement systems)
Experience in design cycle from concept through manufacturing
Experience in designing mechanical components for high volume manufacturing - injection molded parts, sheet metal components, die-cast and machined parts
Experience in team work with Contract Manufacturing Partners
Interested in traveling up to 50% throughout a year

About this role

Summary

Designs mechanical components, collaborates cross-functionally, applies scientific method, manages multiple projects.

Job title

Product Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Experience level

null

Industry

technology

Location requirements

based in Shanghai or Shenzhen, China, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CADNXengineering fundamentalsmechanical intuition

Preferred skills

tolerances analysisDFADFMmetrologyhigh volume manufacturing

Specializations

mechanical designCADmaterial sciencemanufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

On-site City