Senior Fixture Design Engineer

HCLTech; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Senior Fixture Design Engineer to lead the design and development of assembly, inspection, test, and production tooling for manufacturing environments. You will gather requirements from Product and Manufacturing teams and translate them into effective fixtures that improve quality, throughput, and operator safety.

The role encompasses developing 3D models, GD&T-based drawings, and documentation, while collaborating with offshore teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Experience leading fixture and tooling design for production environments.
• Ability to translate product and process requirements into fixture solutions.
• Proven ability to develop manufacturing-ready drawings with GD&T.
• Strong collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fixture design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and BOMs for fixtures.
• Validate fixtures for manufacturability and safety.
• Coordinate tooling suppliers and fabrication partners.

Skills

Fixture design

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

DFM/ DFA collaboration

Cross-functional communication

Tools

CAD software

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Senior Fixture Design Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Senior Fixture Design Engineer

Job ID: 125405

Position Type: Full-time

Role/Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, test fixtures, robotic tooling, handling fixtures, gauges, welding fixtures, jigs, and production aids.
• Gather requirements from Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Translate manufacturing, quality, safety, ergonomic, and product requirements into effective fixture and tooling solutions.
• Develop innovative tooling concepts to improve product quality, process capability, throughput, operator safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze fixture functionality to ensure repeatability, accuracy, durability, and ease of operation.
• Mechanical Design Engineering
• Create fixture concepts, detailed 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and complete design documentation packages.
• Perform concept design, detailed design, and 2D detailing activities using CAD software.
• Develop manufacturing-ready drawings including GD&T, tolerance requirements, BOMs, assembly instructions, and fabrication specifications.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, fixture locating scheme development, datum structure definition, and dimensional validation.
• Design fixture mechanisms including slides, lift systems, clamps, adjustable units, pneumatic devices, sensor integration, and automation interfaces.
• Validate fixture designs for manufacturability, maintainability, reliability, serviceability, and operator safety.
• Select and integrate standard components including locators, clamps, sensors, actuators, and tooling hardware.
• Perform structural evaluations, payload assessments, and functional verification to ensure tooling meets operational requirements.
• Lead fixture design reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams.
• Collaborate with customers to review tooling concepts, design maturity, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements.
• Present design solutions and incorporate stakeholder feedback throughout the development process.
• Ensure tooling designs meet customer specifications, manufacturing standards, and project objectives.
• Support formal design approvals, drawing releases, and engineering sign-off activities.
• Provide technical guidance and requirements to offshore design teams and global engineering resources.
• Review concepts, 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation generated by remote teams.
• Resolve design issues and ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure on-time delivery of tooling programs.
• Partner with tooling suppliers, machine shops, fabrication vendors, and automation integrators.
• Review supplier quotations, technical proposals, fabrication methods, and project schedules.
• Support fixture fabrication, assembly, inspection, buyoff, and acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues during tooling build and implementation.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Conduct tooling acceptance reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and production readiness assessments.
• Support prototype builds, engineering builds, pilot production, and manufacturing launches.
• Oversee fixture installation, commissioning, debugging, and process validation activities.
• Conduct fixture qualification, capability studies, repeatability evaluations, and dimensional verification.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Drive corrective actions and tooling improvements based on validation and production feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling reliability, performance, maintainability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support engineering change management and fixture modifications resulting from product or process changes.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, maintenance instructions, spare parts lists, and technical documentation.

Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting standardized fixture design methodologies and best practices

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $93,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $122,000 per year

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.