Design Mechanical Tooling Engineer

Fisher Dynamics•St. Clair Shores, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms. Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones. We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking. We’re about cutting edge ideas. We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas. Fisher Dynamics is currently seeking a Design Mechanical Tooling Engineer for our corporate AME team in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This position is responsible for creating tooling and automation solutions intended to improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. The position works cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external suppliers, particularly during new product launches, automation initiatives, process improvements, and ongoing manufacturing optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in tooling design, machine design, automation engineering, or manufacturing engineering
Experience designing tooling and fixtures for automated manufacturing environments
Experience supporting equipment installation and production launches
Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD
Technical knowledge of tooling and fixture design, robotic end-of-arm tooling, pneumatic systems, servo-driven mechanisms, machine design principles, GD&T, manufacturing process, and automation equipment
Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing, preferably in Seating
Experience with FANUC, ABB, KUKA & Universal Robot applications
Assembly automation & material-handling systems
Lean Manufacturing
Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Office
Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA Methodologies

Responsibilities

Design manufacturing tooling, fixtures, nests, gauges, assembly aids, and automated work-holding systems.
Design robotic end-of-arm tooling for material handling, assembly, inspection, and machine-tending applications.
Create three-dimensional models, detailed drawings, assembly layouts, and Bills of Material using CAD software.
Develop tooling concepts for automated and semi-automated manufacturing processes.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and verify that tooling satisfies product and process requirements.
Design mechanical systems for automation cells, assembly stations, and manufacturing equipment.
Support the integration of robotics, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, pneumatics, and servo-driven mechanisms, while coordinating with Controls Engineers to integrate electrical and mechanical systems successfully.
Participate in equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Provide technical support and investigate tooling failures during fabrication, assembly, installation, and production launches and implement corrective actions.
Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing cycle time, improving quality, increasing productivity, and strengthening tool reliability through preventive maintenance initiatives.
Manage tooling and automation projects from initial concept through implementation, including preparing technical specifications, timelines, and cost estimates; coordinating suppliers, machine builders, and internal stakeholders; and tracking deliverables to keep execution within budget and schedule.
Confirm that designs comply with OSHA, ANSI, and company safety standards.
Participate in PFMEA, DFMEA, machine risk assessments, and design reviews; incorporate ergonomic and safety considerations into tooling; and support APQP and launch activities for new manufacturing programs.