Manufacturing Design Engineer: Robotics & Fixtures

Hendrick Automotive Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Technical Solutions is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to design tooling, fixtures, work‑holding, and manufacturing aids, as well as modifying existing components to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and ease of assembly.

This role will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to identify production challenges and develop practical engineering solutions that can be implemented on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and apply engineering judgment.
• Hands-on approach on the production floor.
• Experience with robotic welding or welding fixture design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop production tooling, fixtures, jigs, work‑holding, and assembly aids, including specialized fixtures for robotic welding stations.
• Design and support robot welding fixtures to ensure proper part location, alignment, repeatability, accessibility, and weld quality.
• Modify existing part designs and drawings to improve manufacturability, assembly, quality, and production efficiency.
• Work directly with production personnel to identify manufacturing issues and develop practical solutions.
• Create and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, robot station, and part‑related production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure part modifications meet functional and engineering requirements.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to improve cycle time, repeatability, ergonomics, and overall process capability.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds as required.
• Assist with the fabrication, testing, installation, and validation of tooling and fixtures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and identify opportunities to reduce cost, waste, and production downtime.

Skills

Hands-on on production floor

GD&T interpretation

Engineering judgment

Problem solving

Effective communicator

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX CAD

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

Job description

Hendrick Technical Solutions is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to design tooling, fixtures, work‑holding, and manufacturing aids, as well as modifying existing components to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and ease of assembly.

This role will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to identify production challenges and develop practical engineering solutions that can be implemented on the shop floor.