Fixtures Design Engineer

Job Description:

• The Fixtures Design Engineering is responsible for the Design and Engineering of all New Product Fixtures from start to finish (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles & Lifts).
• Designs fixtures for fabrication of metal products to produce quality parts and templates for modifications to OEM components.
• Ensure models/prints are accurate and source/build fixtures to completion. Must work concurrently with vehicle/lift design engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Develop/Design Inventor models of fixtures/tools/gauges/templates
• Lead the Engineering & Design of new fixtures in CAD (Inventor), based on datum structure, dimensions, and tolerances on the print.
• Ensure fixtures are designed to meet part & assembly requirements, as well as manufacturing constraints (i.e. robotic welding), quality and cost targets, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing & Quality)
• Verifying fixture prints are accurate and up to date, validating fixtures will produce quality parts within specs
• Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies.
• Source and Build fixtures.
• Lead design reviews to ensure all fixtures are developed and engineered to meet or exceed requirements.
• Works in conjunction with the Welding, Machining, and Forming to produce fixtures.
• Provides instruction for how to use the tools by operators.
• Update fixtures/models to accommodate revision changes to part.
• Maintains regular contact and provides technical support to fixture suppliers to ensure fixtures meet quality, safety, and production objectives.
• Visits tooling vendors to build relationships, broaden knowledge of product usage.
• Provides direct contact for the production shop floor as needed to answer questions and resolve fixture issues.
• Safety and ergonomic improvements.

 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Fixture Design knowledge is preferred, and how to integrate it into the design, considering all tolerances involved.
• Vehicle Fixture Engineering and Integration and knowledge of what is required for a reliable fixture design preferred
• Proficiency in sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, LEAN principles.
• Experience designing fixtures for different joining methods, like Resistance Spot Welding, MiG-welding, riveting, using adhesives, screws, and bolts, etc.
• Understanding of vehicle systems like floor structures, doors, fuel, exhaust, cooling, braking systems, etc. for materials and industry standards.
• Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the other.
• Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools Dimensional Management, GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up.
• Must possess the ability to function well under the demands of project due dates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Extremely organized, accurate and possesses a strong attention to detail required and self-starter.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively solve and analyze problems.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prototype fabrication and welding knowledge preferred.
• Windows, Outlook (email), Inventor, AutoCad, Vault, MS Office, and Epicor (ERP).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 2 years' work experience in Fixture design is required, using GD&T.
• Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred.
• Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD&T preferred.
• Experience with Mechanism, Steel and Aluminum part design and manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proven record of teamwork.

Competencies:

• Safety Focused
• Communication proficiency and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with initiative and Team Player
• Logical Decision Making, technically minded and data driven
• Hands-on with manufacturing equipment
• Must be able to read welding symbols and welding prints
• Must be able to use inspection and measurement equipment (tapes, calipers, gauges, etc.)

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit

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Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.