Fixture Designer

Fixture Designer

We are seeking a Fixture Designer to design hydraulic and manually clamped fixtures for single and twin‑spindle CNC machines, using CAD/CAM software to produce accurate, efficient, and production‑ready solutions.

Permanent position

£48k to £50k per annum

39 hours per week

Choose to work 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm Friday, or 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1pm Friday.

Based in Brownhills, Walsall

• Fixture Design - Create hydraulic and manual clamping fixtures for CNC machining operations, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use.
• CAD/CAM Modelling - Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using CAD/CAM software.
• CNC Compatibility - Ensure fixtures are optimised for single and twin‑spindle CNC machines, considering tool access, cycle time, and operator workflow.
• Manufacturing Support - Work closely with machinists, programmers, and production teams to validate fixture performance and resolve design issues.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve fixture reliability, reduce setup times, and enhance machining efficiency.
• Documentation - Produce clear technical documentation, BOMs, and revision‑controlled drawings.
• On‑Site Collaboration - Work on site in Brownhills to support hands‑on testing, trials, and problem‑solving.

• CAD/CAM Expertise - Strong 3D modelling and drafting capability; experience designing fixtures or tooling for CNC machining.
• Mechanical Engineering Knowledge - Understanding of forces, clamping mechanics, hydraulic systems, tolerances, and material behaviour.
• CNC Machining Understanding - Familiarity with machining strategies, toolpaths, cutter access, collision avoidance, and cycle‑time optimisation.
• Hydraulics - Knowledge of hydraulic clamping systems, pressure control, and circuit design is highly advantageous.
• Problem‑Solving - Ability to diagnose fixture issues, analyse root causes, and implement engineering‑sound solutions.
• Manufacturing Collaboration - Comfortable working directly with machinists, programmers, and production engineers during prove‑out.

• Permanent position
• £48k to £50k - days 39 hours per week
• Based in Brownhills

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.