What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer 1 -Tooling & Fixture Design (Entry Level) position at Microbest, Inc.?
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required
SolidWorks (or similar CAD), basic CAM exposure a plus, Excel, and document control practices.
Compensation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the design of CNC workholding fixtures (milling/turning/secondary ops) to improve part stability, repeatability, and throughput.
- Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for fixtures, soft jaws, nests, clamps, and related tooling.
- Collaborate with engineers, tool room machinists and CNC operators to review fixture concepts, incorporate feedback, and support build/debug.
- Support fixture prove-outs on the shop floor; document results and implement revisions as needed.
- Assist with process documentation including set-up sheets, work instructions, tooling lists, and basic process flow documentation.
- Support continuous improvement efforts (cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, ergonomic/safety improvements) using structured problem-solving.
- Participate in root cause analysis for fixture- or process-related quality issues (5-Why, fishbone) and help implement corrective actions.
- Help standardize tooling/fixture components and support basic tooling inventory and identification practices.
- Assist with engineering changes affecting fixturing, gaging, and process steps; update documentation accordingly.
- Work cross-functionally with Quality and Inspection to ensure fixtures support print requirements and measurement strategy.
- Follow all safety policies; support EHS requirements related to guarding, clamping forces, pinch points, and safe setup practices.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (0–2 years experience).
- Basic understanding of machining concepts (turning/milling), fixturing fundamentals, and how workholding impacts quality.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, familiarity with basic GD&T concepts.
- Working knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks preferred; equivalent acceptable).
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
- co-op in machining, tooling, or manufacturing engineering.
- Exposure to fixture design principles: locating schemes (3-2-1), datum strategy, clamp methods, repeatability.
- Familiarity with common shop measuring tools and concepts (calipers, micrometers, indicators).
- Basic knowledge of machining process planning and tooling selection.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems or basic BOM/tool lists.
- Practical mechanical aptitude and curiosity
- Clear communication with machinists/operators
- Design-for-manufacturability mindset
- Documentation discipline and follow-through
- Structured problem-solving
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests
- Combination of office and shop-floor work; PPE required.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Will frequently support tool room builds and production prove-outs at machines.
- Designs and releases simple fixtures with supervision, then progressively more complex workholding.
- Builds strong relationships with tool room and operators; responds quickly to production needs.
- Helps reduce setup time, improves repeatability, and contributes to scrap reduction through better workholding.
SolidWorks (or similar CAD), basic CAM exposure a plus, Excel, and document control practices.
Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- PTO
- Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Short and Long term Disability and more.