Manufacturing Fixture & Tooling Designer

Tuuci•Hialeah, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Fixture & Tooling Designer is a creative and technically skilled member of the Manufacturing Methods team responsible for designing custom fixtures, jigs, work-holding devices, and production tooling. Working closely with the Manufacturing Methods Manager, Methods Technicians, and production teams, this role translates production challenges into smart, practical design solutions that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and ergonomics on the production floor. The ideal candidate combines strong CAD design skills with hands-on manufacturing awareness and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
Proficiency in at least one CAD platform, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, or similar.
Ability to read, interpret, and create detailed engineering drawings, GD&T, and Bills of Materials.
Strong spatial reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and practical design sense.
Experience designing for real-world manufacturing or production environments.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present design ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing fixtures for assembly, welding, drilling, machining, or related manufacturing operations.
Background in machining, CNC turning, CNC milling, or general fabrication.
Familiarity with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, or low-volume fixture development.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, ergonomic design principles, and continuous improvement methods.
Experience working with sheet metal, aluminum extrusion systems such as 80/20, welded steel fixture construction, or similar materials.
Prior experience in furniture, marine, architectural products, outdoor products, or custom manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design custom fixtures, jigs, templates, work-holding devices, and tooling aids using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, or equivalent.
Collaborate closely with Methods Technicians and production team members to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and effective for floor-level implementation.
Develop detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, and assembly instructions for fixtures, tools, and related components.
Iterate and improve designs based on feedback from production, quality, and Manufacturing Methods teams.
Analyze current workstation layouts, production processes, and operator challenges to identify fixture or tooling solutions that simplify or improve the process.
Maintain a design library of fixtures, tooling, standard components, and reusable design concepts.
Support prototype development and participate in fit, function, and usability testing of new fixtures and tools.
Ensure designs meet safety standards, ergonomic guidelines, manufacturability requirements, and production needs.
Work with vendors, internal fabrication teams, or external resources to source, quote, or produce designed components.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, repeatability, quality, and operator experience.