Fixture Desing Engineer

Role –  Fixture Desing Engineer

Location - Boston MA  (Onsite)

Job Summary : 

Fixture Design Engineer | Manufacturing Tooling & Production Fixtures

Role Overview

The Senior Fixture Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and deployment of manufacturing fixtures, assembly tooling, inspection fixtures, test fixtures, robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), gauges, jigs, and production aids supporting new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing operations.

This role collaborates closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Automation, and Production teams to develop robust tooling solutions that meet evolving product and process requirements. The engineer will drive fixture programs from concept development through detailed design, fabrication, validation, installation, and production launch while coordinating activities across global engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.

The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical design expertise, manufacturing process knowledge, fixture design experience, and the ability to lead complex tooling projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fixture Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, test fixtures, robotic tooling, handling fixtures, gauges, welding fixtures, jigs, and production aids.
• Gather requirements from Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Translate manufacturing, quality, safety, ergonomic, and product requirements into effective fixture and tooling solutions.
• Develop innovative tooling concepts to improve product quality, process capability, throughput, operator safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze fixture functionality to ensure repeatability, accuracy, durability, and ease of operation.

Mechanical Design Engineering

• Create fixture concepts, detailed 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and complete design documentation packages.
• Perform concept design, detailed design, and 2D detailing activities using CAD software.
• Develop manufacturing-ready drawings including GD&T, tolerance requirements, BOMs, assembly instructions, and fabrication specifications.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, fixture locating scheme development, datum structure definition, and dimensional validation.
• Design fixture mechanisms including slides, lift systems, clamps, adjustable units, pneumatic devices, sensor integration, and automation interfaces.
• Validate fixture designs for manufacturability, maintainability, reliability, serviceability, and operator safety.
• Select and integrate standard components including locators, clamps, sensors, actuators, and tooling hardware.
• Perform structural evaluations, payload assessments, and functional verification to ensure tooling meets operational requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead fixture design reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams.
• Collaborate with customers to review tooling concepts, design maturity, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements.
• Present design solutions and incorporate stakeholder feedback throughout the development process.
• Ensure tooling designs meet customer specifications, manufacturing standards, and project objectives.
• Support formal design approvals, drawing releases, and engineering sign-off activities.

Global Engineering Coordination

• Provide technical guidance and requirements to offshore design teams and global engineering resources.
• Review concepts, 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation generated by remote teams.
• Resolve design issues and ensure compliance with eng