Packaging Design Engineer: Sustainable, Mass-Production

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple stock programs

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a Packaging Design Engineer to lead packaging architecture from prototypes to mass production with sustainable materials. You will use 2D/3D CAD, perform materials, stress, and failure analyses, and collaborate across industrial design, hardware, environmental, operations and tech teams.

The role emphasizes innovative packaging solutions, prototype building, and close cooperation with manufacturing and suppliers. Travel up to 20% is required.

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.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

3D CAD

2D CAD

Materials analysis

Stress analysis

Failure analysis

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Packaging Science or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, seeks a Packaging Design Engineer to lead packaging architecture from prototypes to mass production with sustainable materials. You will use 2D/3D CAD, perform materials, stress, and failure analyses, and collaborate across industrial design, hardware, environmental, operations and tech teams.

The role emphasizes innovative packaging solutions, prototype building, and close cooperation with manufacturing and suppliers. Travel up to 20% is required.