Job Description (JD)Position
Design Engineer – Jig & Fixture Design
Department
Design Engineering
Reporting To
Design Engineering Manager / Head – Design
Location
Manufacturing Plant
Experience
3–8 Years (Manufacturing / Heavy Engineering / Automotive / Fabrication Industry)
Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (with relevant experience)
Software Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- GD&T Standards
- ERP/SAP (Preferred)
Job Summary
The Design Engineer – Jig & Fixture Design is responsible for designing, developing, and improving mechanical and hydraulic jigs, fixtures, gauges, tooling, and manufacturing aids used in fabrication, machining, assembly, and inspection processes. The role ensures that all engineering drawings, tooling designs, and documentation comply with organizational standards while supporting production, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesign & Development
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Prepare detailed engineering drawing packages including BOM, specifications, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturing notes.
- Design mechanical and hydraulic jigs, fixtures, gauges, tooling, and special-purpose equipment for manufacturing operations.
- Ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing, quality, safety, and cost requirements.
- Perform design calculations, feasibility studies, and manufacturability analysis.
Jig & Fixture Engineering
- Design production jigs and fixtures for fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and inspection applications.
- Optimize tooling design to improve productivity, repeatability, operator safety, and ergonomics.
- Validate jig and fixture performance through trials and production testing.
- Modify existing tooling to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Support fabrication and machine shop teams during tooling development.
Documentation & Engineering Standards
- Prepare and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Ensure all drawings comply with ISO standards, GD&T practices, and company engineering standards.
- Maintain engineering records, revision history, BOMs, and design documentation.
- Implement design standardization and engineering best practices.
Manufacturing Support
- Coordinate with production teams during tooling fabrication and implementation.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and tooling-related issues.
- Provide engineering support for new product introduction (NPI) and process improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Product Design, Process Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Purchase departments.
- Support supplier development and vendor discussions related to tooling manufacturing.
- Assist inspection teams in developing gauges and quality control fixtures.
Material & Process Knowledge
- Select suitable materials for tooling applications.
- Recommend manufacturing processes based on design requirements.
- Understand machining, welding, fabrication, heat treatment, and inspection methods.
- Ensure tooling durability and maintainability.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
- Support repair and modification of damaged jigs and fixtures.
- Participate in preventive maintenance planning for production tooling.
- Recommend improvements for manufacturing efficiency and quality enhancement.
- Develop innovative tooling concepts to reduce production cycle time.
Required Technical Competencies
- Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Expertise in Jig & Fixture Design.
- GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation.
- Mechanical Design Principles.
- Hydraulic Fixture Design.
- BOM Preparation.
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge.
- Machining and Fabrication Methods.
- Material Selection.
- Design Validation.
- Root Cause Analysis.
- Engineering Documentation.
- ISO Standards.
- Process Improvement.
- Problem Solving.
Behavioural Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Innovation & Creativity
- Decision Making
- Accountability
- Continuous Learning
- Quality Orientation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time completion of design projects.
- Tooling development lead time.
- First-time-right design approval rate.
- Reduction in production issues related to tooling.
- Manufacturing productivity improvement.
- Reduction in tooling rework.
- Drawing accuracy and documentation compliance.
- Cost savings through design optimization.
- Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Internal customer (Production & Quality) satisfaction.
Authority
- Approve engineering drawings as per authorization matrix.
- Recommend tooling design changes.
- Coordinate with suppliers for tooling development.
- Initiate engineering change requests (ECR/ECO).
- Support technical decision-making during production.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing Plant & Design Office
- Frequent interaction with production, fabrication, machining, and assembly teams
- Shop-floor visits for validation and troubleshooting
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹46,070.13 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
