# Ritu Shah > Product Design Engineer at Apple Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ritushah I'm a detailed oriented engineer who loves being able to bring physical concepts to life through design, prototyping, and production. I have a strong background in manufacturing, quality systems, reliability and mechanical design. I enjoy well-designed products that provide a holistic user experience, and want to be able to apply my systems design background to new product design as well as system integration. I'm currently at Apple as a product design engineer on the technology development group working on some exciting new products! Feel free to reach out to connect, or e-mail me at ritu-shah@hotmail.com! ## Work Experience ### Lead Product Design Engineer @ Apple Jan 2022 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States Technical engineering lead in the vision products group (VPG). ### Product Design Engineer @ Apple Jan 2018 – Present | Sunnyvale, California Mechanical design in the vision products group (VPG). A part of the team who designed the first generation Apple Vision Pro. ### Design for Reliability Intern @ Tesla Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Palo Alto, California • Created a suspension model from first principles physics and frequency domain analysis that uses car accelerometer data to map road roughness. Used Model 3 data to verify and implement the model • Led two, 4 month long DFMEA’s on mechanical/electrical components including design failure analysis, co-ordinating design improvements, and leading all meetings with design, quality, and reliability engineers • Used python to analyze user data and drove increased accuracy in reliability specs across all charging products • Specified reliability targets and test times and analyzed failures for Model 3 components and superchargers for tests including PTCE, HTOE, and HTHE ### Product Design Intern @ Inertia | Product Design + Manufacturing + Supply Chain Management Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Toronto, Canada Area • Lead designer for a patent-pending medical tool including concept development, detailed CAD modelling, material selection, FEA simulations/testing, prototyping and coordinating overseas manufacturing • Conducted design studies including tolerance analysis, snap fits, linkage analysis, design for manufacturing, and ease of assembly through test rigs, CAD studies, and prototypes (urethane casts, 3D prints, etc.) • Designed 3D CAD models (in Solidworks) of electrical enclosures (including cable routing, button design, etc.), wheelchair linkages, laptop hinge, and car seat components using injection moulding, sheet metal, and machining principles • Managed project budgets, prepared weekly reports, and structured RFQ, BOM and PO packages for vendors ### Manufacturing Design Intern - Supply Base @ Apple Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Cupertino, CA • Designed and implemented automation layouts and altered current machine designs to reduce labour and cycle time of manufacturing equipment (CNC, injection molding, laser etching, etc.); resulting in lower production cost • Independently travelled to China to oversee the iPhone housing manufacturing process, suggest new process ideas, and monitor automation trials • Designed inspection gages for product packaging and rolled out MSOP’s to multiple vendors • Trained international vendors on lean manufacturing principles and OEE to identify and solve downtime issues • Learned various manufacturing techniques including CNC machining, anodizing, injection molding, and polishing ### Design and Manufacturing Engineer @ Emcara Gas Development Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 • Analyzed product failures by leading product testing, performing a root cause analysis, and working with manufacturers to identify possible problem sources • Designed tooling based on system requirements for service of in-field parts, cutting technician labour costs by 50% • Worked with the company manufacturer to design manufacturing jigs for better assembly consistency, lower the number of failed parts, and to increase product throughput • Travelled to Texas and Nebraska to meet with customers, observe product trials, and develop a recall plan for all pressure relief devices (PRDs) installed on CNG vehicles • Assembled electrical boards and components of a pressurized system to test leak rate of products ### Manufacturing Engineering Intern @ Toyota Motor Corporation Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Cambridge, Ontario • Designed sensor brackets, safety guarding, robot cell layouts, and a car-typing system that were prototyped, implemented, and verified with the 2016 Lexus RX model • Planned, scheduled, and supervised the implementation of assembly line equipment including managing contractors, engineers, and maintenance workers • Worked with various teams to create design solutions, undergo reviews, and implement prototypes based on changes to robot weld programs and part sizes • Worked with electrical and mechanical suppliers to source various sensors and custom parts for production • Studied existing processes to estimate robot weld times for the new Lexus model in order to optimize the take time • Led the planning and presentation of weekend work project details, including scope of work, manpower requests, and production confirmation plan ### Quality Engineering Intern @ Synaptive Medical Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Planned and led the creation of a manufacturing process for two product lines, including optimizing the flow of materials, structuring the Bill of Materials (BOM), and writing all design documentation required for production • Created and implemented quality system processes according to ISO 13485 standards (first article inspection, supplier approval process, calibration requirements, NCMR and CAPA work flows, ECO/DCO’s process) • Created prototypes in a laboratory setting for a variety of chemical and mechanical products • Led design reviews and coordinated action item completion requiring cross-team cooperation • Trained all company employees on Bill of Materials structures, proper document management, manufacturing documentation, and control of the manufacturing process for their product ### Director of Membership Affairs @ Mississauga's Youth Advisory Council Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 - Coordinated city-wide events including Mississauga Youth Connect (3000+ attendance), TEDx Mississauga (200+ attendance) and Our Voice, Our Vision Conference (100+ attendance) - Helped organize and run monthly general meetings to approximately 50 youth in attendance - Led outreach initiatives to all Mississuauga community centers, libraries and schools through coordination with principals, councilors, library and community staff - Organized and conducted an application and interview process for an executive committee selection ### Research Analyst/Report Developer @ Eduprofile Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 - Developed extensive reports based on compiled data for various universities across Ontario - Aided in the design of a website, research and template creation in a group setting ### Quality and Development Intern @ Baylis Medical Company Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 - Tested and inspected incoming products using a variety of lab equipment to ensure they followed ISO 13485 standards and company guidelines - Created and generated multiple different test reports to aid the quality system - Worked in a team to design the parameters for an injection moulded catheter handle ## Education ### Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Systems Design Engineering University of Waterloo Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 ### International Baccalaureate St. Francis Xavier Secondary School Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/r36shah --- Source: https://flows.cv/ritushah JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ritushah/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-30