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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 Engineer

Job Req ID:  1114
Location: 

Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326

Work Arrangement:  Onsite

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

 As a Sr. 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 sub‑assemblies including torque‑controlled fastening devices, high‑strength mechanical joints, adaptive fastening components, and custom fixtures.

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

- Create detail drawings, tolerance stack‑ups, 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 electro‑mechanical or sensor‑integrated 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.

Cross‑Functional 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 assembly‑line 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

 

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – 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 $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers 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 – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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


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