# Kendall Helbert > Product Design  AirPods, Vision Pro, and future products Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kendallhelbert Product Design Engineer at Apple, MIT MechE 2016. Building awesome things and learning along the way! ## Work Experience ### Product Design Engineer Lead @ Apple Jan 2016 – Present • Leading design of mechanical and electrical components to create magical products with precision function and cosmetics. • Experience across polymers, metals, audio systems, displays, leather/textile softgoods, magnets, PCB, flexes, and interconnects. • Full-stack manufacturing from quick prototypes to mass production with established + novel manufacturing processes. • Skilled at facilitating close collaboration with industrial design, tooling, quality, EEs, reliability, and a wide range of vendors (including on-site support). • Apple products shipped include: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, Vision Pro audio straps, AirPods Max, AirPods 3, HomePod Mini, phone cases (silicone and smart leather folio). ### MakerWorks Mentor @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 • Supervise, train members, and maintain shop equipment/machine/supplies of MIT's new MechE Student Makerspace: http://makerworks.mit.edu/ • Taught advanced CNC class involving SolidWorks/HSMWorks toolpaths, speeds and feeds, and fixturing / metrology techniques ### Undergraduate Researcher - Mechanosynthesis Group @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 • Design and CNC fabrication for developing novel metal additive manufacturing process within pressurized build volume to control substrate properties during prints ### Product Design Engineer Intern @ Apple Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Cupertino, CA • Interned with Softgoods team, develop technology for next-gen iPhone accessories • Developed analytical MatLAB tool for simulating resultant stiffness of various adhesive + substrates joints, dynamically updating material properties and geometry. • Selected among other top interns to present work to leadership at end of summer, then accepted full-time offer ### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Vecna Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Cambrdige, MA • Delivered a custom precision turntable, personally designed 80/20 structural housing for 800+ lbs • Developed new robot navigation environment with variable hallways, static obstacles, and dynamic objects • Modeled via SolidWorks and FEA analysis, created production level drawings ### Undergraduate Researcher @ Ideation Lab @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 • Collaborated with AvaTech startup to introduce a new proactive avalanche safety device to market • Utilized advanced SolidWorks modeling, and 3D printing to rapidly prototype multiple iterations • Created MatLab and AutoCAD programs for optimization of rapid prototyping ### Entertainment Engineering Design/Build Intern @ 5 Wits Productions, Inc, Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Full-service firm specializing in fully immersive experiences, exhibits, and special effects • Fabricated electro-mechanical products for working installations as well as designed future adventures • Machined parts, configured pneumatics, wired multiple elements together all for autonomous show control ### Undergraduate Researcher @ CSAIL @ MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 • Improved a method that will allow consumers to intuitively personalize building projects • Created SolidWorks models of Go-Karts and physical wood furniture for customization templates ### Undergraduate Researcher @ Changing Places group @ MIT Media Lab Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 • Worked on the CityHome Robowall project, focusing on creating a smart wall for flexible living spaces • Designed a modular RoboWall prototype on SketchUp for customizable shelving and mobility ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering, concentration in Product Development Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ### High School Lindbergh High School Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 ### Mathematics Washington University in St. Louis Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khelbert - Website: http://web.mit.edu/khelbert/www/Portfolio/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/kendallhelbert JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kendallhelbert/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-07