Senior Fixture Design Engineer

Senior Fixture Design Engineer

Location: Boston, MA - Onsite



Type: Contract

Position Overview

The Senior Fixture Design Engineer leads the design, development, validation, and deployment of manufacturing fixtures, assembly tooling, inspection and test fixtures, robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), gauges, jigs, and production aids supporting new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing.

This role collaborates closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Automation, and Production teams to develop robust tooling solutions. The engineer drives fixture programs from concept through detailed design, fabrication, validation, installation, and production launch, coordinating across global engineering teams and suppliers.

Candidates from automotive, aerospace, or similar industries are strongly preferred. The role requires prior experience in an onsite-offshore operating model, coordinating closely with an offshore design team, driving execution, and managing timelines with urgency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years in fixture design, tooling design, manufacturing engineering, automation tooling, or production equipment development
• Strong experience in concept design, detailed 3D modeling, and 2D detailing of manufacturing fixtures and tooling systems
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and GD&T documentation
• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, inspection, and manufacturing processes
• Experience in cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing launch, and industrialization program support
• Coordination with offshore design teams and global engineering organizations
• Fixture locating principles, datum structures, dimensional control, and tolerance analysis
• Automation-ready fixtures, EOAT, robotic tooling, and sensor-integrated systems
• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and production validation methodologies
• Managing tooling suppliers, fabrication vendors, and equipment procurement
• Machine safety standards, ergonomics, and manufacturing risk assessments
• PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or Enovia

Key Competencies

• Advanced fixture and tooling design expertise
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and dimensional validation
• Ability to convert evolving product and manufacturing requirements into practical tooling solutions
• Strong customer-facing communication, presentation, and design review skills
• Effective project leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement mindset
• High attention to detail with focus on quality, safety, manufacturability, reliability, and cost