Fixture Design Engineer; Mount Airy, NC

Summary

Designs fixtures for fabrication of metal products to produce quality parts that meet customer specifications.

• Examines listings of open fixtures and validates current or impending need for the fixturing.
• Determines status of open fixtures and the labor, material, and time necessary for completion.
• Works in conjunction with Welding, Machining, and Forming SMEs to produce fixtures.
• Tracks fixtures to completion, including quality department and customer validation with data stored in the corresponding part folders.
• Utilizes Auto Cad, Pro‑E, Creo, and Solid Works software to perform fixture design based on datum structure and GD&T of customer’s print requirements.
• Provides instruction for how tooling is to be used by operations.
• Participates in the fixture maintenance program, generates detailed lists of repairs needed, and participates in the completion of repairs.
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects or services.
• Provides a response team to repair or modify tooling when safety, quality, ergonomic, or productivity issues are identified.
• Provides quotations and technical support for customer accounts.
• Maintains regular contact with and provides technical support to internal customers to ensure fixtures meet quality, safety and production objectives.
• Visits tooling vendors to build relationships and broaden knowledge of product usage.
• Answers inquiries regarding production capabilities, manufacturability of parts, and tooling issues.
• Serves as a liaison between Ottenweller Purchasing, Quality team, Production/Scheduling, Building Managers and customers; fields questions, troubleshoots issues, and suggests solutions.
• Follows up and resolves contract review issues, quotations, and costing issues, including cost effectiveness, profitability, and cost‑reduction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum of Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in manufacturing or engineering from a two‑year college or technical school; one to two years of related engineering or sales experience or three to five years of production experience in a related industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret all customer blueprints, knowledgeable in geometric tolerancing, and ability to use Solid Works, AutoCAD and Pro E software.

Experience with Microsoft tools including Project, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively and respond professionally to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of basic algebra, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee is occasionally required to lift up to 30 lb. When operating equipment employee may be required to lift up to 50 lb.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in the shop is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.