What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Fixture Design Engineer position at Confidential Careers?
Position: Tooling Fixture Design Engineer
Location: : Boston, MA (Onsite)
Job type: Contract
Fixture Design & Manufacturing Support
- Scope of Work
- Amazon needs support for designing test fixtures and pallets.
- Scope includes converting fixture concepts into fabrication-ready mechanical drawings.
- Delivery Model
- Amazon emphasized the need for “boots on the ground” support in Boston.
- Onsite lead/SME will work directly with client design engineers to:
- Capture fixture and test setup requirements.
- Translate requirements into clear work packages for the India team.
- Review, iterate, and close design feedback quickly.
- Onsite role will act as the interface between client teams and the offshore design team to reduce communication friction.
Skills:
- Strong in Machine Design / R&D Design experience
- Strong in tooling/fixture design
- Should have good understanding on fixture concept, working principle of common OEM's like bearings, gearbox, toggles, slides etc
- Capable to own the project delivery completely (from concept to release)
- Good Knowledge on Material Selection, Machining and Fabrication process and post processing operations.
- Thorough knowledge in calculations to define structures/loads, choose the right OEM’s and its accessories in the market. Example – Linear Guides, Motors, gearbox, bearings, etc.
- Pro-efficient in creating manufacturing drawings, defining tolerances with GD&T.
- Pro-efficient in UG NX is a must
- Awareness on Manufacturing techniques.
- Hydraulics or pneumatics knowledge will be an add advantage.
- Industry background is added advantage.