The Role
Designs and manages custom manufacturing fixtures for machining, pressure testing, assembly, and inspection. Develops CAD assemblies and detailed drawings using blueprints, 3D models, GD&T, and tolerance analysis. Collaborates with engineers, CNC programmers, machinists, operators, and technicians to optimize and troubleshoot fixtures. Manages materials, components, outsourcing, assembly, kitting, and fixture release while ensuring accuracy, repeatability, usability, and timely completion.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Position Summary: You will be responsible for designing and creating economical custom manufacturing fixtures. Reviews product design, processes and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options, and testing plans. Also, responsible for managing the design and the creation process for fixtures as required. I.E. Machining, Pressure testing, Assembly, and Inspection holding fixtures, in accordance with customer blueprints, 3D models, and internal operation sheets
You must have:
- A high School Diploma or GED required
- Associate degree or higher in related field or relative time in manufacturing
- Typically, 3 to 8+ years of mechanical or tooling design experience within aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing
- A thorough understanding of Machine capabilities and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of materials, strengths, and hardness requirements of materials
- The ability to interpret blueprints with strong knowledge and application of GD&T, including calculation of tolerance stack up to build functional inspection fixtures
- CAD Proficiencies, preferably NX, to create solid model assemblies and create fully dimensioned detailed fixture component drawings.
- Knowledge of work holding methods and fixturing
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to details
- Excellent time management and Organizational skills
- The ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
- The ability to work independently, or with others, to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
- The ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems related to fixturing and processing
- The ability to work well with other employees
- The ability to lead and provide direction to others
In your role, you will:
- Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
- Design original concept of complex fixtures to meet manufacturing operational needs
- Create detailed drawings to accurately locate and secure parts on fixtures for applicable operational process
- Create CAD assemblies and details of individual components of fixtures to be used for processing
- Collaborate with process engineers, CNC programmers and operators for fixture concepts and improvements
- Ensures tool design is utilized to properly dimension and tolerance fixtures to ensure fixtures are suitable for the manufacturing processes; accurate, repeatable and ease of use.
- Will optimize existing fixtures and debug fixtures for corrections as needed.
- Manage internal machinist and components for fixtures made and assembled on-site and on time
- Collaborate with operators and technicians to ensure usability and improve existing fixtures
- Generate Parts list and order all material and components required for fixtures
- Obtain quotes from local machine shops to make fixtures, if outsourced
- Assemble and kit fixtures to release for use
- Maintain a clean organized work area.
Working Conditions:
- Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
- May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
- May have to lift up to fifty (50) pounds at a time, as required.
- Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- Typically 3 to 8+ years of mechanical or tooling design experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
- Thorough understanding of machine capabilities and techniques
- Knowledge of materials, material strengths, and hardness requirements
- Ability to interpret blueprints and apply GD&T, including tolerance stack-up calculations
- CAD proficiency, preferably Siemens NX, for solid-model assemblies and detailed component drawings
- Knowledge of workholding methods and fixturing
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to complete assignments
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems related to fixturing and processing
- Ability to lead and provide direction to others
- Ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, reach overhead, push, pull, and sit for extended periods
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The Company
What We Do
Kinetic Engine Systems is a global manufacturer of complex aerospace engine components serving commercial, military, business-jet, industrial-turbine, and space markets. Its capabilities include precision 5-axis machining, large turning, grinding, assembly and testing, and repair and overhaul. The company supplies components for new-build and aftermarket applications and positions itself as a manufacturing partner to aerospace and defense customers, emphasizing high-quality production, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement.
