Tooling Fixture Design Engineer

ZENITH INFOTEK LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

ZENITH INFOTEK LLC is seeking a Tooling Fixture Design Engineer for an onsite role in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 10 years of experience, focusing on designing test fixtures and managing project delivery.

This position involves close collaboration with client design engineers and offshore teams to convert ideas into ready-to-fabricate designs, ensuring smooth project execution and communication.

Strong expertise in machine design, tool/fixture design, and proficiency in UG NX is required.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in tooling fixture design.
• Strong background in machine design and R&D.
• Proficiency in manufacturing drawings with GD&T required.

Responsibilities

• Design test fixtures and pallets for Amazon projects.
• Convert fixture concepts into fabrication-ready drawings.
• Act as interface between client teams and offshore design team.

Skills

Machine Design / R&D Design experience

Tooling/fixture design

Understanding of fixture concepts

Project ownership from concept to release

Material selection and machining knowledge

Calculating structures/loads

Creating manufacturing drawings with GD&T

Proficient in UG NX

Awareness of manufacturing techniques

Hydraulics or pneumatics knowledge

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Role: Tooling Fixture Design Engineer

Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)

Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Rate: $57/hr on c2c

Fixture Design & Manufacturing Support

Scope of Work

• Amazon needs support for designing test fixtures and pallets.
• Scope includes converting fixture concepts into fabrication‑ready mechanical drawings.

Delivery Model

• Amazon emphasised the need for "boots on the ground" support in Boston.
• Onsite lead/SME will work directly with client design engineers to:
  • Capture fixture and test setup requirements.
  • Translate requirements into clear work packages for the India team.
  • Review, iterate, and close design feedback quickly.
• Onsite role will act as the interface between client teams and the offshore design team to reduce communication friction.

Skills

• Strong in Machine Design / R&D Design experience
• Strong in tooling/fixture design
• Should have good understanding of fixture concepts, working principles of common OEMs like bearings, gearboxes, toggles, slides, etc.
• Capable to own the project delivery completely (from concept to release)
• Good knowledge of material selection, machining, fabrication process, and post‑processing operations.
• Thorough knowledge in calculations to define structures/loads, choose the right OEMs and accessories in the market. Example – Linear Guides, Motors, gearboxes, bearings, etc.
• Pro‑efficient in creating manufacturing drawings, defining tolerances with GD&T.
• Pro‑efficient in UG NX is a must
• Awareness of manufacturing techniques.
• Hydraulics or pneumatics knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Industry background is an added advantage.