Design Mechanical Tooling Engineer
Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms. Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones. We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking. We’re about cutting edge ideas. We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas.
Candidates MUST be local to the Metro Detroit Area. Relocation is not available.
This role does not provide immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Tooling Design
- Manufacturing tooling, fixtures, nests, gauges, assembly aids, and automated work-holding systems.
- Robotic end-of-arm tooling for material handling, assembly, inspection, and machine-tending applications.
- Three-dimensional models, detailed drawings, assembly layouts, and Bills of Material using CAD software.
- Tooling concepts for automated and semi-automated manufacturing processes.
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and verify that tooling satisfies product and process requirements.
- Automation Equipment Development
- Design mechanical systems for automation cells, assembly stations, and manufacturing equipment.
- Support the integration of robotics, conveyors, sensors, vision systems, pneumatics, and servo-driven mechanisms, while coordinating with Controls Engineers to integrate electrical and mechanical systems successfully.
- Participate in equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
- Manufacturing Support
- Provides technical support and investigates tooling failures during fabrication, assembly, installation, and production launches and implement corrective actions.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing cycle time, improving quality, increasing productivity, and strengthening tool reliability through preventive maintenance initiatives.
- Project Management
- Manage tooling and automation projects from initial concept through implementation. Key project activities include preparing technical specifications, timelines, and cost estimates; coordinating suppliers, machine builders, and internal stakeholders; and tracking deliverables to keep execution within budget and schedule.
- Safety & Quality
- Confirm that designs comply with OSHA, ANSI, and company safety standards.
- Participates in PFMEA, DFMEA, machine risk assessments, and design reviews; incorporates ergonomic and safety considerations into tooling; and supports APQP and launch activities for new manufacturing programs.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
Experience
3–5 years of experience in tooling design, machine design, automation engineering, or manufacturing engineering, including experience designing tooling and fixtures for automated manufacturing environments and supporting equipment installation and production launches.
Skills
Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD
Technical knowledge of tooling and fixture design, robotic end-of-arm tooling, pneumatic systems, servo-driven mechanisms, machine design principles, GD&T, manufacturing process, and automation equipment
Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing, preferably in Seating
Experience with FANUC, ABB, KUKA & Universal Robot applications
Assembly automation & material-handling systems
Lean Manufacturing
Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Office
Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA Methodologies
Work Environment
Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of an office setting and manufacturing environment.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 40lbs