Mechanical Design Engineer

Apex Tool Group; Westhausen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global manufacturer of tools in Westhausen is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design innovative mechanical components and plastic housings. The role involves creating CAD models using Creo, collaborating with internal teams, and selecting materials. Ideal candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering, experience in designing plastic housings, and very good German and English skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

Leistungen

30 days vacation

Special payments

Bike-Leasing

Opportunities for further training

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in the design of plastic housings.
• Experience with plastic-compatible design and tool design.
• Very good knowledge of CAD systems and technical documentation.

Aufgaben

• Design innovative mechanical components and plastic housings for hand-held power tools.
• Create CAD models and technical drawings with Creo.
• Collaborate with internal departments and select materials.

Kenntnisse

CAD models creation

Collaborative teamwork

Material selection

FEM calculations

D-FMEA

Ausbildung

Degree in mechanical engineering or plastics engineering

Tools

Creo

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Mechanical Design Engineer - DE - Westhausen

In this position, you will design innovative mechanical components and plastic housings for hand‑held power tools. Your tasks include creating CAD models with Creo, selecting materials and manufacturing processes, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, and supporting prototype development and validation. If you have experience in plastic housing design and a structured, proactive working style, this role offers an exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design innovative mechanical components and plastic housings for hand‑held power tools
• Create CAD models and technical drawings with Creo
• Collaborate with internal departments such as product management, manufacturing, assembly, and quality assurance
• Select suitable materials and manufacturing processes for plastic parts (injection molding, 3D printing, etc.)
• Support external service providers and suppliers in the areas of toolmaking and series production
• Perform tolerance analyses, FEM calculations, and design reviews
• Perform virtual assembly (DFA) to optimize assembly and service
• D‑FMEA
• Support and manage buildup and validation of prototypes

Critical Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the design of plastic housings, ideally in the field of power tools
• Experience with plastic‑compatible design and tool design
• Very good knowledge of CAD systems and technical documentation
• Very good German and English skills

What we offer

• Collective agreement of the metal and electronical industry
• 30 days vacation
• Special payments (e.g. vacation bonus, Christmas bonus, payments according to collective agreement)
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike‑Leasing
• International environment
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Home Office possibility

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end‑users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end‑user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our six core values – Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team – drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG