Fixture Designer

Role & responsibilities

Fixture Design & Development requirements:

• Design machining fixtures for CNC turning, milling, 3 axis , 4 axis, and 5 axis operations.
• Prepare detailed fixture drawings, layouts, and BOMs based on component drawings and process plans.
• Ensure fixture designs meet accuracy, rigidity, accessibility, and safety requirements.
• Support fixture feasibility studies during new project development.
• Support fixture prove-out, try-outs, and validation on CNC machines.
• Troubleshoot fixture-related issues during trials and production.
• Perform tolerance stack-up- and GD&T analysis.
• Need knowledge for vacuum fixtures.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessment and feasibility studies.
• On-time fixture design and completion.
• First -pass fixture approval rate.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and fixture principles
• Proficiency in fixture design concepts: 3-2-1 principle, clamping methods, datum control.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with CAD software (Auto CAD, Solid Works, CATIA, or similar).
• Good problem solving and communication skills

Experience: 4 to 6 years of Experience

Education: BE / Diploma in Mechanical, Tool & Die Engineering or equivalent experience