JOB DESCRIPTION – ENGINEER – FIXTURE DESIGN
Designation: Engineer – Fixture Design
Experience: 2–3 Years
Qualification: GTTC / Diploma / B.E.
Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing
JOB PURPOSE
To design and develop assembly, machining, checking, and inspection fixtures for automotive components, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, quality, and compliance with customer requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design assembly, machining, checking, and inspection fixtures for automotive components.
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Develop 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs.
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Study customer drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
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Develop fixture concepts and detailed designs as per project requirements.
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Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up principles in fixture design.
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Select suitable locators, clamps, standard components, and pneumatic elements.
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Coordinate with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, and Project teams.
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Support fixture assembly, trials, validation, and commissioning.
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Resolve design issues and implement necessary design modifications.
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Ensure designs meet customer standards, safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
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Maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, revision history, and design records.
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Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Good knowledge of fixture design and manufacturing processes.
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Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
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Experience in 3D modelling and 2D drawing preparation.
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Knowledge of fixture components, clamping systems, locators, and pneumatic elements.
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Good analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.