Fixture Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic welding, assembly, inspection, machining, testing, manual production, pneumatic and hydraulic fixtures.
• Study customer drawings and process requirements.
• Develop fixture concepts based on cycle time, ergonomics, repeatability and manufacturability.
• Create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Perform tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis.
• Select standard components such as cylinders, guides, clamps, sensors, locators and indexing mechanisms.
• Design Poka-Yoke mechanisms wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, machining, fabrication and assembly teams.
• Support fixture trials, debugging, modifications and customer approvals.
• Prepare BOMs, assembly drawings, exploded views and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards and internal engineering practices.
• Work closely with automation, robotics, controls and project teams.Role & responsibilities

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of fixture design principles.
• Understanding of 3-2-1 locating principle, GD&T, tolerance stack-up and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding and CNC machining.
• Knowledge of pneumatic fixture design and robotic welding applications.
• Ability to perform design calculations and select suitable materials.
• Familiarity with industrial standards and safety requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Industrial Automation
• Robotic Welding Cells
• Assembly Automation
• CNC Machining
• Press Shop
• Sheet Metal Components
• Automotive Industry
• Wind Energy Components
• Heavy Engineering