Apex Systems
Senior Design Engineer – Greensboro, NC
Position Summary:
The Senior Product/Design Engineer will advocate and support the Corporate Win Strategy by handling design responsibilities for assigned products. In this role, you will develop new product variants, new products, and maintain and improve the product in terms of cost, quality and performance.
This role will report to the Engineering Manager and is an on-site role based in Greensboro, NC.
Responsibilities
Identifies opportunities for product improvements and cost out through evaluation of manufacturing practices and assembly methods. Utilizes CAD and FEA software to develop product improvements.
Performs cost analyses to justify changes, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement the changes.
Performs root cause analysis on defective products using engineering principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes. Determines root cause using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC). Modifies existing products to resolve quality problems, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement a solution.
Modifies existing products and creates new products for new applications. Utilizes knowledge of systems and works directly with OEMs to determine product performance requirements. Leads team members of product development projects and justifies monetary resources and personnel to attain project goals.
Defines product performance standards and product acceptance standards using knowledge of systems and laboratory testing equipment and procedures. Determines disposition of non-conforming material using engineering judgment and knowledge.
Essential Functions
Leading technical design review meetings with customer engineers while being the technical expert on the design and analysis.
Reviewing and comprehending customer design specifications.
Communicating with customers to enable designs that solve the problem for the customer.
Analyzing performance and dimensional requirements including dimensional variation analysis.
Setting up and operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic test stands and equipment.
Conducting product validation tests.
Operating manufacturing equipment.
Ordering and scheduling necessary equipment.
Monitoring project for nonconformance to cost and delivery goals.
Analyzing and evaluating product application, manufacturability, and performance regarding price, quality, delivery and safety.
Considering manufacturing capabilities along with performance requirements when tolerancing.
Understanding in-house manufacturing methods, techniques and capabilities.
Improving existing designs with engineering changes.
Ensuring design and process documentation clarity – making sure drawings, specs and routings are understood by production personnel.
Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technology and 5 to 10 years related experience.
Prefer DFSS (Design for Six Sigma), project management, FMEA and quality systems experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent math and analytical skills, and familiarity with CAD and analysis software required.
Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands‑on capabilities to work on projects without supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. Employees receive access to an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) plan, an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), and a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions. Additional corporate discount savings programs and professional development opportunities are available.
Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
We consider highly qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected].
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This role will report to the Engineering Manager and is an on-site role based in Greensboro, NC.
Responsibilities
Identifies opportunities for product improvements and cost out through evaluation of manufacturing practices and assembly methods. Utilizes CAD and FEA software to develop product improvements.
Performs cost analyses to justify changes, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement the changes.
Performs root cause analysis on defective products using engineering principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes. Determines root cause using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC). Modifies existing products to resolve quality problems, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement a solution.
Modifies existing products and creates new products for new applications. Utilizes knowledge of systems and works directly with OEMs to determine product performance requirements. Leads team members of product development projects and justifies monetary resources and personnel to attain project goals.
Defines product performance standards and product acceptance standards using knowledge of systems and laboratory testing equipment and procedures. Determines disposition of non-conforming material using engineering judgment and knowledge.
Essential Functions
Leading technical design review meetings with customer engineers while being the technical expert on the design and analysis.
Reviewing and comprehending customer design specifications.
Communicating with customers to enable designs that solve the problem for the customer.
Analyzing performance and dimensional requirements including dimensional variation analysis.
Setting up and operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic test stands and equipment.
Conducting product validation tests.
Operating manufacturing equipment.
Ordering and scheduling necessary equipment.
Monitoring project for nonconformance to cost and delivery goals.
Analyzing and evaluating product application, manufacturability, and performance regarding price, quality, delivery and safety.
Considering manufacturing capabilities along with performance requirements when tolerancing.
Understanding in-house manufacturing methods, techniques and capabilities.
Improving existing designs with engineering changes.
Ensuring design and process documentation clarity – making sure drawings, specs and routings are understood by production personnel.
Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technology and 5 to 10 years related experience.
Prefer DFSS (Design for Six Sigma), project management, FMEA and quality systems experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent math and analytical skills, and familiarity with CAD and analysis software required.
Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands‑on capabilities to work on projects without supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. Employees receive access to an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) plan, an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), and a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions. Additional corporate discount savings programs and professional development opportunities are available.
Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
We consider highly qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected].
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