Product Engineer I

Apex Tool Group; Apex (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apex Tool Group in Apex, NC is seeking a Product Engineer I to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers for new product introductions, ensuring performance to specifications and durability. The role emphasizes technical ownership, design for manufacturability, and driving NPD projects with urgency.

You will contribute to prototypes, design reviews, and documentation to meet brand expectations. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong communication and

Qualifikationen

• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Innovative thinker with ability to envision better ways to do things.
• Experience with solving complex design/technical issues.
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment for mechanical design.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Aufgaben

• Develop new products and components with cross-functional teams and Marketing/Product Management.
• Apply knowledge of metals, plastics, forging, machining, forming, and injection molding to design products that meet specs.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design to create innovative concepts.
• Communicate with suppliers and manufacturing engineering for specification and sourcing.
• Resolve manufacturability issues, optimize designs for cost and efficiency.
• Lead and contribute to product requirements, models, drawings, and design documentation.
• Ensure design clarity in drawings, tests and validation.
• Design and develop prototypes from concept to functional product.
• Execute design validation through prototyping, field and lab testing, and DOE.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and design reviews.
• Drive NPD projects with urgency in coordination with Project Management Office.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Innovative thinking

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Ausbildung

BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

CAD software (CREO, SolidWorks, NX)

Jobbeschreibung

Requisition ID1523-Posted10/22/2026-US - Apex, NC- Job Function (1)

The Product Engineer I works with cross functional teams and suppliers to support new product introductions. This includes technical reviews, performance to specifications, and verification of function and durability. This position requires strong technical ownership and drive to assure product alignment with brand expectations.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Development of new products and related components. Participation in multi-functional product development teams with Marketing and Product Management for the development and specification of new product concepts.
• Use working knowledge of metals, plastics, forging, machining, grinding, forming and injection molding to support the develop and design of product to meet specifications.
• Work with a highly creative Industrial Design team to develop innovative product concepts.
• Communicate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering and operations for the specification and sourcing of finished products.
• Resolve issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency. Ensure designs are cost efficient and manufacturable.
• Lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify and determine product requirements, generate product models, assemblies and drawings, and develop and manage full product design documentation - including product specifications and testing requirements for performance and durability.
• Go above and beyond to ensure design clarity and completeness in engineering work related to designs, drawings, tests and validation.
• Design and develop prototypes with scopes ranging from specific concepts to comprehensive, functional products.
• 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 talented engineering teams.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office team to ensure project schedules are achieved. Actively drive NPD projects with strong sense of urgency and action.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with domestic and international cross-functional associates.
• Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things.
• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
• Excellent analytical skills, and good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing and finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, anodizing, powder coat, etc.), tolerances, fits & finishes, and GD&T.
• Experience with CAD software – CREO, SolidWorks, NX, etc. CREO is preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Familiarity with PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.