Soft Goods Product Design Engineer

Meta • Sunnyvale, CA

28d

About The Position

Our team develops the critical soft goods systems that connect cutting-edge 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 high-performance textiles with hardware assemblies for Meta's next-generation consumer electronics: Facial interfaces - precision-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 flagship products

Requirements

• 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 with human factors and wearable technologies
• Experience working with China-based vendors remotely and in-person
• Experience building and assembling prototypes in the shop

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Experience with building soft goods prototypes in the shop
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills

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 offer creative 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 overseas Vendors periodically is expected

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level