Die & Jig Fixture Engineer

Job Summary:

Die & Jig Fixture Engineer, responsible for design, develop, and maintain high-precision dies, jigs, and fixtures used in the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, tool & die engineering, and manufacturing support to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design dies, jigs, and fixtures using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Develop detailed engineering drawings and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Ensure tooling meets required tolerances and functionality.

Project Management:

• Manage tooling projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure tooling supports manufacturing objectives.

Tooling Fabrication Support:

• Liaise with external and internal toolmakers to oversee the fabrication process.
• Perform tool validation, testing, and commissioning.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze and improve existing tooling to enhance production efficiency and quality.
• Implement changes to reduce cycle time, cost, and improve safety.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance of dies and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues during production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die Engineering, or related field.
• Min.5 years of experience in die and jig/fixture design in Automotive manufacturing.
• Proficient in CAD software and familiarity with GD&T.
• Strong understanding of metal forming, machining, welding, and assembly processes.
• Experience with press tools, checking fixtures, and assembly jigs.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949, lean manufacturing, and 5S practices is an advantage.