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Product Design Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer or Scientific Technician categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a cap; Mexican citizens work through consular processing. A qualifying bachelor's degree in industrial design, human-computer interaction, or a related engineering field is required.
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Get Access To All JobsWhen was the last time you enjoyed a box as much as the product inside? At Apple, every customer interaction is an opportunity for surprise and delight! This philosophy extends beyond the product to its packaging, where every detail is thoughtfully considered.
The Packaging PD team is a diverse group of people responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products - from shippers to finished goods boxes. Our packaging delivers an outstanding customer experience, while protecting products throughout the shipping environment, and advancing Apple’s sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams including Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, Operations and many others during the design process.
Description
As a Packaging PD Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to design and execute packaging architecture from initial prototypes to mass production with sustainable packaging material. You and your team will be given ownership of the mechanical design of the packaging of several products in our product portfolio. Under your guidance, your team will be responsible for the design, manufacturability, quality, and reliability of this packaging.
We are seeking someone who approaches problem solving with passion, creativity, and curiosity. Apple’s approach to packaging is unique, so we value people who are eager to learn new skills and further improve their knowledge of packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials. We welcome fresh influences from outside the standard packaging industry to promote innovation in creative ways.
Responsibilities:
- Hire, develop, and manage a team of 2-6 mechanical engineers
- Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages your team to strive for excellence and maintain a customer-centric focus
- Drive detailed design processes, reviews, and validation plans that ensure our packaging meets performance requirements throughout its lifecycle
- Engage regularly with cross-functional peers and senior management who are based in multiple geographies to refine and execute your team’s designs
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science or related field
- Experience managing or serving as technical lead of a mechanical design team
- Experience working with 3D and 2D CAD
- Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
- Experienced in failure analysis and root cause investigations of multi-disciplinary problems
- Experienced in solving complex technical challenges using a data-driven design approach
- Proven track record of shipping high volume consumer products
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary cross functional efforts
- Ability to travel up to 20% to support your team, our suppliers and engineering build activities
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of related industry experience
- Innovative thinking, high personal motivation, and a strong sense of ownership
- Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Prototyping experience
- Experience collaborating with manufacturers throughout the design cycle, from concept to mass production
- Knowledge of FEA and material science, fiber based material understanding is a plus
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 $198,300 and $342,800, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
When was the last time you enjoyed a box as much as the product inside? At Apple, every customer interaction is an opportunity for surprise and delight! This philosophy extends beyond the product to its packaging, where every detail is thoughtfully considered.
The Packaging PD team is a diverse group of people responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products - from shippers to finished goods boxes. Our packaging delivers an outstanding customer experience, while protecting products throughout the shipping environment, and advancing Apple’s sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams including Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, Operations and many others during the design process.
Description
As a Packaging PD Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to design and execute packaging architecture from initial prototypes to mass production with sustainable packaging material. You and your team will be given ownership of the mechanical design of the packaging of several products in our product portfolio. Under your guidance, your team will be responsible for the design, manufacturability, quality, and reliability of this packaging.
We are seeking someone who approaches problem solving with passion, creativity, and curiosity. Apple’s approach to packaging is unique, so we value people who are eager to learn new skills and further improve their knowledge of packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials. We welcome fresh influences from outside the standard packaging industry to promote innovation in creative ways.
Responsibilities:
- Hire, develop, and manage a team of 2-6 mechanical engineers
- Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages your team to strive for excellence and maintain a customer-centric focus
- Drive detailed design processes, reviews, and validation plans that ensure our packaging meets performance requirements throughout its lifecycle
- Engage regularly with cross-functional peers and senior management who are based in multiple geographies to refine and execute your team’s designs
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science or related field
- Experience managing or serving as technical lead of a mechanical design team
- Experience working with 3D and 2D CAD
- Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
- Experienced in failure analysis and root cause investigations of multi-disciplinary problems
- Experienced in solving complex technical challenges using a data-driven design approach
- Proven track record of shipping high volume consumer products
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary cross functional efforts
- Ability to travel up to 20% to support your team, our suppliers and engineering build activities
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of related industry experience
- Innovative thinking, high personal motivation, and a strong sense of ownership
- Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Prototyping experience
- Experience collaborating with manufacturers throughout the design cycle, from concept to mass production
- Knowledge of FEA and material science, fiber based material understanding is a plus
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 $198,300 and $342,800, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Product Design Manager
Align your credentials to qualifying TN categories
Product Design Manager roles must map to a recognized TN occupation. Review how your degree field, whether industrial design, mechanical engineering, or HCI, matches the job description before applying. A mismatch at the border or consulate stalls everything.
Target employers with active design engineering pipelines
Search for companies with recent visa filings for design and engineering roles. Employers experienced with work visa sponsorship understand the sponsorship process and won't need educating when you raise the TN option.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate aggregates jobs from employers with recent visa filings by role and industry. Search for Product Design Manager positions directly and surface employers experienced with visa sponsorship, cutting out the guesswork of cold outreach.
Resolve your degree equivalency before the offer stage
Mexican professionals with degrees from non-U.S. institutions should confirm degree equivalency through a recognized credential evaluation service before negotiating an offer. Delays at this step can push back your start date by weeks.
Negotiate who prepares the support letter
Your employer's TN support letter must specify your role, duties, TN category, and degree requirement. Ask HR or legal to draft it before you travel to the port of entry as a Canadian, since CBP officers assess it in real time.
Confirm your role qualifies before accepting the title
Product Design Manager is not a listed TN occupation by name. Confirm with the hiring team that your actual duties, whether engineering-led design, systems specification, or technical prototyping, support a valid TN category, not just the job title.
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Find Product Design Manager JobsProduct Design Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Design Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN visas require a match to a listed USMCA occupation. Product Design Manager roles grounded in engineering, industrial design, or scientific technician work can qualify, but roles focused primarily on team leadership or brand design without a technical core are harder to support. The job duties, not just the title, determine eligibility.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
For Canadian citizens, TN is significantly faster than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and you can receive approval at the port of entry on the day you travel. Mexican citizens process through a consulate, which takes longer, but still avoids the H-1B lottery. The tradeoff is that TN does not lead directly to permanent residence the way H-1B does, so long-term immigration planning differs.
Where can I find Product Design Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Product Design Manager roles by TN visa sponsorship history, which surfaces employers who have sponsored similar positions before. Generic job boards don't filter by visa type or sponsorship history, so you end up cold-calling HR teams about sponsorship rather than applying to roles already structured for it.
Can Mexican citizens get TN sponsorship for Product Design Manager roles?
Yes, but the process differs from Canadian citizens. Mexican professionals apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. The USMCA allocates a limited annual number of TN visas for Mexican nationals, so consular appointment availability and processing timelines are factors to build into your timeline when negotiating a start date with an employer.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter that specifies your job title, a description of your duties, the TN category your role falls under, your required credentials, your anticipated length of employment, and confirmation of your professional status. For Canadian citizens presenting at a port of entry, CBP reviews this letter on the spot, so accuracy and specificity matter more than length.
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