What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Product Design Engineer position at Apple?
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.
We are seeking someone who approaches problem solving with passion, creativity, and curiosity. Apple’s approach to packaging is unique, so we value people who are eager to learn new skills and further improve their knowledge of packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials. We welcome fresh influences from outside the standard packaging industry to promote innovation in creative ways.
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of related industry experience
BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science or related industry
Experience working with 3D and 2D CAD
Strong engineering fundamentals
Ability to travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities including finding 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 design cycle from concept to manufacturing in mass-production
Knowledge of material science and FEA
Knowledge of fiber-based materials