Design Manager Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Design Manager jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, California are available now at employers like Apple, Eliyan, and BYD and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Apple is a place where people come to do the best work of their lives. We obsess over the details to make products that surprise, delight, and provide new ways to interact with the technology that changes our customers’ lives. The tight integration of engineering teams from hardware, software, silicon, and beyond sets Apple apart and provides unique opportunities for impact and innovation.
The Beats Accessories Product Design team is seeking a product design engineer to work on the next-generation of products. We work in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced environment with teams across Apple including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, and Marketing to define product objectives, design solutions, and validate the performance of those designs through mass production, all while keeping customer experience at the forefront. Our contributions have broad impacts - from the overall system size and shape down to the smallest details.
Description
As a member of our Beats Accessories Product Design team, you would conceive, design, test, solve problems, and bring into production a diverse array of accessory products. We work closely with various multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, and Marketing. Expertly integrating advanced components into brand new products means every single day is different here! This role may require international travel (~10%).","responsibilities":"Design mechanical parts including plastic, metal, or softgoods parts
Interface with cross functional teams to solicit and understand requirements
Create 2D technical drawings and review dimensional inspection reports
Do basic mechanical finite element analysis
Travel to builds to ensure the product assembly is done correctly
Perform failure analysis on failed units and determine corrective actions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with overseas manufacturers
Consumer electronics design experience
Integration of wireless antenna (GSM, GPS, Wifi) into mechanical enclosures
Experience with component modules (Audio drivers, batteries, power supplies, camera modules, etc.)
MS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years experience in product design, or equivalent
BS Mechanical Engineering
Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design
3-D CAD skills
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, and geometric tolerancing
Analytical/problem solving skills
Some experience with basic finite element analysis and general mechanical engineering analysis
Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
Ability to travel internationally (10%+)
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple72

- Eliyan6

- BYD1

- Diamond Foundry1

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware70
- Technology & Software5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Automotive1
Design Manager Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area: Frequently Asked Questions
How many design manager jobs are there in San Francisco Bay Area?
There are 80+ design manager openings in San Francisco Bay Area, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Francisco Bay Area employers hire.
Which companies hire design managers in San Francisco Bay Area?
San Francisco Bay Area design manager roles are posted by Apple, Eliyan, and BYD and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote design manager jobs in San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. About 0% of design manager openings tied to San Francisco Bay Area are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Francisco Bay Area.
Which industries hire the most design managers in San Francisco Bay Area?
Most design manager openings in San Francisco Bay Area sit in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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