Manufacturing Engineer 1 -Tooling & Fixture Design (Entry Level)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of CNC workholding fixtures (milling/turning/secondary ops) to improve part stability, repeatability, and throughput.
• Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for fixtures, soft jaws, nests, clamps, and related tooling.
• Collaborate with engineers, tool room machinists and CNC operators to review fixture concepts, incorporate feedback, and support build/debug.
• Support fixture prove-outs on the shop floor; document results and implement revisions as needed.
• Assist with process documentation including set-up sheets, work instructions, tooling lists, and basic process flow documentation.
• Support continuous improvement efforts (cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, ergonomic/safety improvements) using structured problem-solving.
• Participate in root cause analysis for fixture- or process-related quality issues (5-Why, fishbone) and help implement corrective actions.
• Help standardize tooling/fixture components and support basic tooling inventory and identification practices.
• Assist with engineering changes affecting fixturing, gaging, and process steps; update documentation accordingly.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality and Inspection to ensure fixtures support print requirements and measurement strategy.
• Follow all safety policies; support EHS requirements related to guarding, clamping forces, pinch points, and safe setup practices.