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Staff Engineer, Power Tools

Apex Tool Group

Lexington, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Casting, Communication Skills, Consumer Goods and Services, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Design, Electromechanics, Facebook, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hand Tools, Heat Treatment, Injection Molding, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, LinkedIn, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, PTC Creo, Powder Coating, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Product Development, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project Schedule, Quality Management, Serial ATA (SATA), Social Media, Software Testing, Soldering, SolidWorks, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, Twitter, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lexington, SC
POSTED
4 days ago
The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to Director of Engineer, this position plays a crucial role with responsibilities that include research, development, and successful launches of new products to the market. Candidates should have a strong grasp of engineering principles, including theoretical foundations of mechanical and electrical engineering, with in-depth experience in the design of electromechanical devices.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

  • Subject Matter Expert on electromechanical devices, including theory, application and test across a range of products.
  • Experience with battery optimization techniques for cordless power tools.
  • A key source of knowledge and authority in the technologies, processes, and cost drivers around electromechanical designs, motors, and batteries.
  • Manage and execute cost, quality, and schedule deliverables for new product development projects, quality improvement projects, and cost reduction programs.
  • Interact directly with our internal business units and global integrated supply chain teams to effectively contribute to new product development and support of quality, reliability, and cost reduction projects
  • Facilitate technical design reviews as part of the product development process and facilitate design reviews with external suppliers with a focus on design for manufacturability across a range of manufacturing processes and assembly.
  • Using excellent verbal and written skills, effectively communicate with domestic and international cross-functional associates to resolve issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency.
  • 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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar applicable engineering discipline, from an ABET accredited institution.
  • Years of Experience: 10+ years working with design and manufacturing of electromechanical products.
  • Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with domestic and international cross-functional associates.
  • 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.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with various manufacturing and finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, anodizing, powder coat, etc.), tolerances, fits & finishes, and GD&T.
  • Strong CAD user - CREO, SolidWorks, NX, etc. CREO is preferred.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience a plus.
  • Ability to facilitate, lead, teach or execute the use of PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.


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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