Mechanical Engineer

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

As a Mechanical Engineer for Apex Tool Group,you will be part of a global, diverse team that is truly dedicated to anticipating and reshaping how tools are made tomorrow - with higher quality at better cost. Your core responsibility will be to develop and improve mechanical systems in support of our new product development with a focus on plastic part design and integration within a full mechanical assembly. You will be involved in all design-related aspects of the projects from concept to beyond production.

The Build (Responsibilities)

Engineering & Design

- Design, model, and release mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms for custom fastening systems using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.

- Develop fastening modules and subassemblies including torquecontrolled fastening devices, highstrength mechanical joints, adaptive fastening components, and custom fixtures.

- Translate customer requirements, engineering specifications, and manufacturing constraints into robust mechanical solutions.

- Create detail drawings, tolerance stackups, and full documentation packages.

Product Development & Testing

- Support prototype development, mechanical testing, system validation, and troubleshooting.

- Conduct failure analysis and recommend engineering improvements.

- Assist in evaluating electromechanical or sensorintegrated fastening devices.

Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

- Provide engineering support for existing fastening product lines, including design updates and production improvements.

- Participate in engineering change orders and documentation control.

- Work from prior designs, sketches, and engineering guidance to update or refine system designs.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

- Collaborate with Project Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer teams.

- Support technical reviews and customer discussions.

Additional Responsibilities

- Define and prepare **Request for Quote (RFQ) content**, including scope definition, technical requirements, subsystem specifications, and engineering deliverables.

- Lead or support **feasibility and fit confirmation** studies for fastening system solutions, ensuring technical compatibility with customer applications, assembly constraints, and performance expectations.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.

- Proven experience with industrial fastening systems, mechanical tooling, or assemblyline equipment.

- Proficiency with 3D CAD software.

- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

- Travel: 5-10%

Cultural Competencies

- Brings Solutions

- Drive for Results

- Customer Oriented

- Free Thinking with New Concepts

- Learns on the Fly

- Manages Multiple Priorities