Product Engineer II - CAD for High-Volume Mfg

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, OH seeks a Product Engineer II to drive new and existing product designs from concept through production. You will collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, and Manufacturing to translate requirements into 3D models and detailed drawings using Creo.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, process improvement, and hands-on involvement with machining and materials to deliver high-volume components. Join us to build the future of trusted tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, product development and/or manufacturing engineering
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar platforms; Creo experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new products and related components from concept through production implementation while participating in cross-functional product development teams with Marketing and Product Management to develop and define new product concepts and requirements
• Support and maintain existing products and business operations while serving as a key engineering partner to the Manufacturing team
• Troubleshoot engineering and design-related issues and address internal quality concerns
• Apply working knowledge of metals, machining, and manufacturing processes to develop and design components that meet product specifications in a high-volume production environment
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Materials teams to specify and source raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products
• Lead and significantly contribute to efforts to identify product requirements, generate product models, assemblies, and drawings, and develop and maintain complete product design documentation
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, preferably Creo, for tight-tolerance machined components. Design and develop prototypes ranging from individual concepts to comprehensive, fully functional products
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in cross-functional meetings and design reviews with peers and engineering teams
• Support Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations in process improvement initiatives and the implementation of new manufacturing processes
• Complete engineering changes to update and improve existing designs in support of innovation and advancements in manufacturing processes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, OH seeks a Product Engineer II to drive new and existing product designs from concept through production. You will collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, and Manufacturing to translate requirements into 3D models and detailed drawings using Creo.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, process improvement, and hands-on involvement with machining and materials to deliver high-volume components. Join us to build the future of trusted tools.