Packaging Product Design Engineering Manager

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 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 Apples sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams including Industrial Design Marketing Environmental Operations and many others during the design process.

As a Packaging PD Manager you will lead a team of engineers to design and execute packaging architecture from initial prototypes to mass production with sustainable packaging material. You and your team will be given ownership of the mechanical design of the packaging of several products in our product portfolio. Under your guidance your team will be responsible for the design manufacturability quality and reliability of this packaging. nnWe are seeking someone who approaches problem solving with passion creativity and curiosity. Apples 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.

Hire develop and manage a team of 2-6 mechanical engineersnCultivate an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages your team to strive for excellence and maintain a customer-centric focusnDrive detailed design processes reviews and validation plans that ensure our packaging meets performance requirements throughout its lifecyclenEngage regularly with cross-functional peers and senior management who are based in multiple geographies to refine and execute your teams designs

BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering Packaging Science or related field nExperience managing or serving as technical lead of a mechanical design team nExperience working with 3D and 2D CADnStrong analytical skills and engineering fundamentalsnExperienced in failure analysis and root cause investigations of multi-disciplinary problemsnExperienced in solving complex technical challenges using a data-driven design approachnProven track record of shipping high volume consumer productsnAbility to manage multidisciplinary cross functional effortsnAbility to travel up to 20% to support your team our suppliers and engineering build activities

5 years of related industry experiencenInnovative thinking high personal motivation and a strong sense of ownershipnFlexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environmentnExcellent verbal and written presentation skillsnPrototyping experiencenExperience collaborating with manufacturers throughout the design cycle from concept to mass of FEA and material science fiber based material understanding is a plus