Design Engineer - Fixtures

Michael Fuller Group • Mentor, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is searching for a Fixture Engineer to complement the skills and talents of our Engineering Department. Primary Job Duties: Design and/or modify weld fixtures and equipment used for production parts and assemblies. Design tooling and fixtures capable of producing products that meet specifications, are durable in the welding environment and cost effective. Validate fixtures for accuracy, repeatability and function. Create and maintain detailed prints, part and assembly models, and work instructions to communicate the manufacture, assembly and use of tooling and fixtures. pManage multiple projects through all development phases from design to validation. Apply appropriate engineering analysis to ensure that designs possess sufficient strength, stiffness, etc. for the intended function. Collaborate with product engineers, operations, machinists, fixture builders, and vendors. Hands on interaction with production parts, tooling and hand tools

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with weld fixtures or equivalent designs.
• Experience designing for manufacturability.
• Project management skills with the ability to adjust to changes in priority.
• Exhibits the characteristics of autonomy, sound decision making and self-motivation.
• Exhibits the characteristic of continual learning.
• Exhibits ownership in decision making and their outcomes.
• Works to develop solutions with the end user in mind, including error proofing and ergonomics.
• Quality and precision minded.
• 3 - 7 years of applicable experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or modify weld fixtures and equipment used for production parts and assemblies.
• Design tooling and fixtures capable of producing products that meet specifications, are durable in the welding environment and cost effective.
• Validate fixtures for accuracy, repeatability and function.
• Create and maintain detailed prints, part and assembly models, and work instructions to communicate the manufacture, assembly and use of tooling and fixtures.
• Manage multiple projects through all development phases from design to validation.
• Apply appropriate engineering analysis to ensure that designs possess sufficient strength, stiffness, etc. for the intended function.
• Collaborate with product engineers, operations, machinists, fixture builders, and vendors.
• Hands on interaction with production parts, tooling and hand tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level