Apex Tool Group, LLC
Product Engineer II — Apex Tool Group, LLC
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Product Engineer II
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Apex Tool Group, LLC .
Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Overview:
Reporting to the Sr. Project Engineer, the Product Engineer II works with cross‑functional teams, is responsible for new and existing product designs, and drives development from concept to production. This position utilizes Creo Software to create, modify, and evaluate product designs via 3D models, assemblies, and detail drawings.
Build – Responsibilities
Research and development of new products and related components from concept to production; participate in multi‑functional product development teams with Marketing and Product Management.
Use working knowledge of metals, plastics, forging, machining, grinding, forming and injection molding to develop and design components to meet product specifications in a high‑volume production environment.
Work with a highly creative Industrial Design team to invent and develop innovative product concepts and create smart solutions to mechanical design challenges.
Communicate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering and operations for the specification and sourcing of raw materials, semi‑finished products, and finished products.
Resolve issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency; ensure cost efficiency and manufacturability.
Lead and contribute significantly to identifying and determining product requirements, generating product models, assemblies and drawings, and developing and managing full product design documentation including specifications and testing requirements for performance and durability.
Ensure design clarity and completeness in engineering work related to designs, drawings, tests and validation.
Execute design validation process through prototyping, field & lab testing, and design‑of‑experiments.
Lead, facilitate and/or participate in cross‑functional meetings and design reviews with peers and other engineering teams.
Work closely with the Project Management Office to ensure project schedules are achieved and drive NPD projects with strong sense of urgency and action.
The Toolbox – Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
3–7 years of experience designing and manufacturing mechanical products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with domestic and international cross‑functional associates.
Innovative thinker capable of envisioning new and better ways to do things.
Experience in executing complex problem‑solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Working knowledge of manufacturing and finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, anodizing, powder coating, etc.), tolerances, fits & finishes, and GD&T.
Experience with CAD software – CREO, SolidWorks, NX, etc. (CREO preferred).
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma a plus.
Familiarity with PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
Ability to travel up to 10%, including domestic or international.
At Apex Tool Group, we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.
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Product Engineer II
role at
Apex Tool Group, LLC .
Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Overview:
Reporting to the Sr. Project Engineer, the Product Engineer II works with cross‑functional teams, is responsible for new and existing product designs, and drives development from concept to production. This position utilizes Creo Software to create, modify, and evaluate product designs via 3D models, assemblies, and detail drawings.
Build – Responsibilities
Research and development of new products and related components from concept to production; participate in multi‑functional product development teams with Marketing and Product Management.
Use working knowledge of metals, plastics, forging, machining, grinding, forming and injection molding to develop and design components to meet product specifications in a high‑volume production environment.
Work with a highly creative Industrial Design team to invent and develop innovative product concepts and create smart solutions to mechanical design challenges.
Communicate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering and operations for the specification and sourcing of raw materials, semi‑finished products, and finished products.
Resolve issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency; ensure cost efficiency and manufacturability.
Lead and contribute significantly to identifying and determining product requirements, generating product models, assemblies and drawings, and developing and managing full product design documentation including specifications and testing requirements for performance and durability.
Ensure design clarity and completeness in engineering work related to designs, drawings, tests and validation.
Execute design validation process through prototyping, field & lab testing, and design‑of‑experiments.
Lead, facilitate and/or participate in cross‑functional meetings and design reviews with peers and other engineering teams.
Work closely with the Project Management Office to ensure project schedules are achieved and drive NPD projects with strong sense of urgency and action.
The Toolbox – Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
3–7 years of experience designing and manufacturing mechanical products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with domestic and international cross‑functional associates.
Innovative thinker capable of envisioning new and better ways to do things.
Experience in executing complex problem‑solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
Working knowledge of manufacturing and finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, anodizing, powder coating, etc.), tolerances, fits & finishes, and GD&T.
Experience with CAD software – CREO, SolidWorks, NX, etc. (CREO preferred).
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma a plus.
Familiarity with PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
Ability to travel up to 10%, including domestic or international.
At Apex Tool Group, we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.
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