Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Tooling
Job Location: Sherrill, NY
Job Duration: Long term
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer specializing in tooling and fixture design/development for manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection applications. The role requires strong SolidWorks CAD, 3D fixture design, GD&T, fabrication drawings, production support, time studies, motion studies, line balancing, and process improvement experience. The engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to validate fixtures, troubleshoot shop-floor issues, optimize processes, and support NPI and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection fixtures using SolidWorks.
- Develop 3D fixture layouts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using GD&T.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to validate fixture designs, support trials, and resolve shop-floor issues.
- Drive improvements in process capability, productivity, and cost through fixture and process optimization.
- Develop and maintain standardized work instructions for fixture usage, operator guidance, and safety.
- Conduct time studies and motion studies to establish cycle times and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Perform line balancing and takt-time analysis to optimize workstation layouts and production flow.
- Support NPI and continuous improvement through fixture optimization and process refinement.
- Provide production and shop-floor support for tooling and manufacturing issues.
- Support process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
Skills Required
Must Have
- Manufacturing Engineering / Tooling
- Fixture Design & Development
- SolidWorks CAD
- 3D Fixture Layouts & Assemblies
- GD&T
- Fabrication Drawings
- Production Support
- Time Study / Motion Study
- Line Balancing / Takt Time
- Process Improvement
Preferred
- Welding / Assembly / Inspection Fixtures
- Manufacturing Process Optimization
- NPI
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Capability
- Work Instructions
- Shop-Floor Troubleshooting
- Cost Reduction
- Workstation Layout