Tooling & Fixtures Engineer - SolidWorks

Global Connect Technologies; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in New York is seeking an engineering professional to lead the design and development of fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection. You will create 3D fixture layouts, assemblies, and detailed drawings with GD&T, collaborating with manufacturing to validate concepts and resolve shop-floor issues.

You will drive process capability and productivity improvements through fixture solutions, develop standardized work instructions, and conduct time and

Qualifications

• Fixture design and development
• Production support and manufacturing integration
• SolidWorks CAD expertise
• Time study, line balancing and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Create complete 3D fixture layouts, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings using GD&T.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to validate fixture concepts, support trials, and resolve shop-floor issues.
• Drive process capability and productivity improvements through effective fixture solutions.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions incorporating fixture usage, operator guidance, and safety considerations.
• Conduct time and motion studies to evaluate fixture effectiveness and establish standard cycle times.
• Perform line balancing to align fixture design, workstation layout, and takt time requirements.
• Support NPI and continuous improvement initiatives through fixture optimization, process refinement, and cost reduction.

Skills

Fixture design and development

Production Support

Time Study

Line Balancing

Process improvement

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Global Connect Technologies in New York is seeking an engineering professional to lead the design and development of fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, welding, and inspection. You will create 3D fixture layouts, assemblies, and detailed drawings with GD&T, collaborating with manufacturing to validate concepts and resolve shop-floor issues.

You will drive process capability and productivity improvements through fixture solutions, develop standardized work instructions, and conduct time and