Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

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Job Title:

Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

Reporting To:
Manager, Process

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in Industrial Group is looking for a Tool & Fixture Design Engineer to join them. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY. The Tool & Fixture Design Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role plays a key part in designing and implementing tooling and fixtures, programming and supporting CAM systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production operations

• Design, develop, and validate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support machining and assembly processes
• Create detailed drawings and CAD models for tooling and fixturing using standard engineering design software
• Collaborate with machining, quality, and production teams to ensure tooling meets process capability and repeatability requirements
• Oversee fabrication, testing, and continuous improvement of tooling and fixtures
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement
• Support production troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability (DFM)
• Lead process planning, including routing creation, equipment selection, and capacity planning
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems (e.g., ISO), and regulatory requirements
• Support PFMEA, control plans, and process validation activities
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and performance
• Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline, equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Three or more years’ experience in tool design or manufacturing engineer role
• Hands‑on experience with tooling, fixturing, and CNC machining environments
• Experience creating detailed drawings for tooling and fixturing

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture:
  Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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