Product Engineer I - NPD, Prototyping & Design

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Product Engineer I to partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers on new product introductions. You will own design validation, documentation, and prototyping to ensure products meet performance specs and durability requirements.

Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to drive NPD programs and achieve brand requirements.

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 with ability to envision new and better ways to do things.
• Experience executing complex problem-solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment for mechanical/structural design.
• Plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing/finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, etc.).
• Experience with CAD software – CREO, SolidWorks, NX, CREO preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Familiarity with PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and components with cross-functional teams.
• Use metals/plastics processes to meet specifications.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design on concepts.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing engineering.
• Improve designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Lead design documentation including specs and testing requirements.
• Ensure design clarity and completeness of engineering work.
• Prototype and validate designs through testing.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Drive project schedules with Project Management Office.
• Advance NPD projects with urgency and action.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Innovative thinker

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Product Engineer I to partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers on new product introductions. You will own design validation, documentation, and prototyping to ensure products meet performance specs and durability requirements.

Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to drive NPD programs and achieve brand requirements.