Manufacturing Engineer

• Assist in designing CNC workholding fixtures for milling, turning, and secondary operations to improve stability, repeatability, and production throughput.
• Develop and maintain detailed 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for fixtures, soft jaws, nests, clamps, and related tooling components.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, tool room machinists, and CNC operators to evaluate fixture concepts, gather feedback, and support fabrication/debug efforts.
• Participate in fixture prove‑outs on the shop floor; document performance and implement revisions as needed.
• Contribute to process documentation, including setup sheets, work instructions, tooling lists, and basic process flows.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing scrap, and improving safety/ergonomics.
• Assist in root cause investigations for fixture‑ or process‑related quality issues and help implement corrective actions.
• Promote standardization of tooling/fixture components and support basic tooling inventory practices.
• Update documentation as engineering changes affect fixtures, gaging, or process steps.
• Work with Quality and Inspection teams to ensure fixture designs meet print requirements and support effective measurement strategies.
• Follow all safety guidelines and assist in implementing EHS requirements related to machine guarding, clamping forces, and safe setup practices.

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