Ergonomics Product Design Program Lead

Apple; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in San Jose is seeking an Ergonomics PD EPM to partner with product design, design human factors, applied research, core technology, and product quality teams to define product specifications, run user studies, and drive cross-functional reviews with peers and executives.

You will lead research questions and validation plans, oversee prototype development and budget, and document hardware system specifications, translating study data into actionable improvements for next-generation devices.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Computer Interaction OR equivalent degree/experience.
• 6+ years of experience in program management and human/systems engineering delivering products with multiple materials and complex integration.
• Experience leading full life-cycle, end-to-end program development in dynamic environments with strong user experience focus.
• Knowledge of product development processes, including manufacturing, rapid-prototyping, and assembly.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and cross-functional engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of research questions and studies around perceptual comfort, fit, safety and user experience.
• Working cross-functionally with product design and industrial design to translate study data into hardware prototypes and demonstrations.
• Driving the manufacturing and assembly of early prototypes, managing budget and authorizing payment.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge management system to capture user-study data and findings.
• Creating and documenting hardware system specifications based on top level features.
• Presenting findings to cross-functional partners and stakeholders and driving development schedules.
• Driving cross-functional teams to execute complex projects in dynamic work environments.

Skills

Project management

Human factors

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Apple in San Jose is seeking an Ergonomics PD EPM to partner with product design, design human factors, applied research, core technology, and product quality teams to define product specifications, run user studies, and drive cross-functional reviews with peers and executives.

You will lead research questions and validation plans, oversee prototype development and budget, and document hardware system specifications, translating study data into actionable improvements for next-generation devices.