Product Design Engineer, Softgoods at Meta

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Soft Goods Systems, Biomechanics, Thermal Management, Ergonomics, Textile Integration, 3D Modeling, SolidWorks, Pro/E, NX, Mechanical Design, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Stamping, Casting, MIM, Machining

Industry

Software Development

Description

Our team develops the critical soft goods systems that connect advanced hardware to the human body—solving the complex biomechanical, thermal, and ergonomic challenges that determine whether a device gets worn for minutes or hours. As a Soft Goods Product Design Engineer, you'll own the end-to-end development of parts and assemblies that integrate engineered textiles with hardware assemblies for Meta's upcoming consumer electronics: - Facial interfaces: engineered foam and fabric systems balancing pressure distribution, thermal management, and optical sealing - Strap architectures: load-bearing systems with integrated cable routing, adjustment mechanisms, and counterbalance dynamics - Wrist-worn wearables: skin-contact assemblies with embedded electronics, flex circuits, and biometric sensor integration - Protective accessories: engineered carry cases with integrated protection, plus modular accessories that unlock new functionality for our products Responsibilities Design and develop new soft goods parts and assemblies for high-volume consumer electronic devices Own soft goods engineering activities throughout the product life cycle, from definition and creation, through design, production, and next-gen improvements Collaborate closely with Industrial Designers and other cross-functional engineering disciplines to identify challenges and propose engineering solutions Collaborate with small teams of engineers and vendors to drive down selections of options and deliver products within tight time and cost constraints Implement sound engineering processes and systematic approaches, while solving varied design and manufacturing challenges Contribute to the creation of technical specifications and product definition Test and evaluate soft goods design components for manufacturability and performance Coordinate with soft goods manufacturing experts to optimize part design and production processes, run DOEs and ensure we meet process capability targets Travel to visit vendors as needed, including internationally. Minimum Qualifications BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in product design engineering of consumer products from concept to production 2+ years of experience in 3D modeling in SolidWorks, Pro/E and/or NX Experience in engineering fundamentals and mechanical design for manufacturing for typical consumer electronics part design (injection molding, stamping, casting, MIM, machining, etc.) Experience working with China-based vendors Proficiency in English and Mandarin, as the role requires daily collaboration with Mandarin-speaking vendors and manufacturing partners Preferred Qualifications Soft goods design and manufacturing expertise and proven record of shipping consumer products with integrated soft goods elements Knowledge of soft goods manufacturing processes (textiles, foam, leather, adhesives, silicone)

Responsibilities

The engineer will design and develop new soft goods parts and assemblies for high-volume consumer electronic devices, owning the engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle from definition to production improvements. This includes collaborating with Industrial Designers and cross-functional teams to solve challenges and driving product delivery within cost and time constraints.