Manufacturing Design Engineer: Tooling & Fixtures

Hendrick Motorsports; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Technical Solutions is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to design tooling, fixtures, and work-holding to improve manufacturability and efficiency on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to deliver practical solutions for challenging production issues.

This role emphasizes robotics fixtures, process improvement, and on-site execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings; GD&T ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop production tooling, fixtures, jigs, work-holding, and assembly aids, including robotic welding fixtures.
• Support robot welding fixtures to ensure correct part location and weld quality.
• Modify part designs to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production to identify and solve manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support standardized processes and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot tooling and fixture issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with design engineering to meet functional requirements.
• Improve cycle time, repeatability, and process capability on the shop floor.
• Assist with fabrication, testing, installation, and validation of tooling.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Tooling design

Fixtures design

Jigs and work-holding

3D CAD interpretation

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Production floor experience

Robotic welding fixture design

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Hendrick Technical Solutions is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to design tooling, fixtures, and work-holding to improve manufacturability and efficiency on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to deliver practical solutions for challenging production issues.

This role emphasizes robotics fixtures, process improvement, and on-site execution in a fast-paced environment.