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Fixture Designer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

MultiSource Mfg

Process Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Designs or assist in designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, and special production equipment required ... Knowledge of machining processes, tool and fixture design, time standards, and machine center ...

Premier Marine

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Big Lake, MN

$95K - $110K/yr

Production improvements include process development & documentation, tool and fixture development ... Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health ...

Premier Marine

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Big Lake, MN · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Production improvements include process development & documentation, tool and fixture development ... Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health ...

Premier Marine

Manufacturing Engineer

Big Lake, MN

$68K - $82K/yr

Production improvements include process development & documentation, tool and fixture development ... Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health ...

Banner Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

... designs and contributes to risk assessments in partnership with EHS. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical-engineering fundamentals, practical automated equipment and fixture-design experience ...

Premier Marine

Manufacturing Engineer

Big Lake, MN · On-site

$68K - $82K/yr

Production improvements include process development & documentation, tool and fixture development ... Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health ...

Banner Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$82K - $116K/hr

... designs and contributes to risk assessments in partnership with EHS. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical-engineering fundamentals, practical automated equipment and fixture-design experience ...

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What is a fixture designer?

Fixture Designers are professionals who create specialized tools, known as fixtures, which are used to securely hold, support, and position workpieces during manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, or inspection. Their designs ensure precision, repeatability, and safety in production environments, making the manufacturing process more efficient. Fixture Designers typically use CAD software to develop custom solutions that meet specific requirements of the product and machinery involved. They work closely with engineers, machinists, and production teams to optimize manufacturing workflows and improve product quality.

What is the difference between Fixture Designer vs Fixture Engineer?

AspectFixture DesignerFixture Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in mechanical or industrial designRequires similar technical degrees, often with additional engineering certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigns fixtures primarily in CAD software, collaborating with manufacturing teamsInvolved in both design and testing, often overseeing fixture implementation
Industry UsageCommonly employed in manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industriesUsed in manufacturing plants, especially in automotive and electronics sectors

Fixture Designers focus on creating detailed designs of fixtures using CAD tools, while Fixture Engineers oversee the entire fixture development process, including testing and implementation. Both roles require technical skills and industry knowledge, but Fixture Engineers often have a broader scope involving engineering principles and project management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fixture designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fixture Designer, you need a strong background in mechanical design, engineering principles, and proficiency in CAD software, often supported by a degree in engineering or industrial design. Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills help set top professionals apart in this role. These skills ensure that fixtures are functional, cost-effective, and meet manufacturing requirements, directly impacting product quality and production efficiency.

How does a fixture designer typically collaborate with engineers and machinists during the design and fabrication process?

Fixture Designers work closely with engineers to understand product specifications and manufacturing requirements, ensuring their designs accurately support production goals. They also collaborate with machinists to address practical considerations, such as material selection and ease of assembly, and may participate in prototype testing to refine the fixture. Regular communication and feedback loops are essential, as this teamwork ensures that fixtures are not only functional and cost-effective but also manufacturable within existing shop capabilities.

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Prototype Machinist Entry or Moderate

TEAM INDUSTRIES

Bagley, MN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Purpose: To build and machine Prototype components to the specifications required, while working in close collaboration with the Engineering Department and Production Departments. Assists in training for Entry and Intermediate level Prototype Personnel.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.
  • Studies blueprint to determine machining needs, plans layout, and understands best plan for assembly for making recommendations
  • Studies and understands preliminary blueprints, specifications, recognizes manufacturing problems and cost reduction ideas and confers with Engineering and Shop personnel to act on these problems early on in new designs
  • Setting manufacturing processes for prototype and production environments. Understands cutting forces and the effect on parts and fixturing. Demonstrates this in the processing of parts with proper tool selection, tool path, tool sequencing, and fixture design to establish an effective and efficient process while maintaining close dimensional tolerances
  • Involved with the Advanced Quality Planning teams. Works as a team player to identify manufacturing problems, cost reduction ideas, and solutions
  • Proficient at operating and set up/programming the following equipment: helical gears in the CNC hob, G code lathes and mills (programming skill at an advanced level, good understanding of cutting compensation, work coordinate system, and 4th axis mill work)
  • Proficient at operating the following equipment: tool and cutter grinder, cylindrical grinder (capable of grinding outside and inside diameters and tapers) (moderate level)
  • Proficient at trouble shooting involute, lead, and run out problems on the hob
  • Proficient at inspecting helical gear and spline involutes on the M & M Involute inspection equipment
  • Able to design and fabricate moderate level hydraulic and pneumatic fixtures for prototype and production processes. Understands the effect of cutting forces on the part and fixture, and demonstrates this in the fixture design
  • Sets up broaching machine for broaching spline with little or no trouble at all, at advanced level
  • Sets up shaper machine for shaping internal or external gears or splines with little or no troubles at all, at advanced level
  • Sets up roll forming machine for cold forming external splines with little or no troubles at all, at advanced level
  • Understands spline data, whether it's pilot diameter for broaching, pre-roll diameters for cold forming and the effect heat treat will have on splines.
  • Understand spiral and hypoid bevel and straight bevel gears processes and manufacturing operations that confer with roll testing patterns
  • Evaluates tooling orders received to determine whether tooling should/can be manufactured in-house or procured from outside vendor and processes parts with proper allowances (grind stock, plating allowance, pre-roll diameters, etc.)
  • Calculates and records tool requirement data carefully in order to promote continual process improvement
  • Tests assembled mechanisms for fit and function and able to find the source of any problems found
  • Involved with AQP meetings. Able to study blueprints and assembly drawings, recognize manufacturing problems and cost reduction ideas. Works well with the team to brainstorm solutions
  • Demonstrates coaching abilities in the workplace
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to quality initiatives
  • Understands programs and what the program is doing to part
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area and safe shop environment
  • Performs preventive maintenance to shop equipment
  • Demonstrate commitment to the TEAM Industries Quality Management system and Objectives
  • Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
  • Two-year technical degree preferred
  • Six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must posses knowledge of tolerancing, including GD&T, to have ability to explain to co-workers, operators, or others
  • Must be proficient in all skills of Prototype Machinist-Intermediate Level
  • Must be proficient in AutoCad to layout programming points (moderate level)
  • Thorough knowledge of heat treating process
  • Must posses advanced knowledge of proper cutting tool selection and cutting speeds and feeds
  • Must posses working knowledge of geometry and trigonomety relationships and principles
  • Must be proficient in application and understanding of algebraic equations and relationships
  • Must have ability to train Entry and Intermediate Level Prototype Machinists in the basics to include operation of: surface grinder, saws, Sunnen hone, gragramming of tool room lathes, tool room mills, CNC hob, and G code lathes and mills, involute inspection equipment, shaper machine, cylindrical grinder, broaching machine, roll form machine
  • Regular attendance required

Training:
  • AutoCad
  • Product View
  • Microsoft Office Products
  • Virtual Gibbs CAM
  • Reference OJT

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Walking or standing up to 75% of shift

See Functional Job Description for complete demands
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
  • Two-year technical degree preferred
  • Six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must posses knowledge of tolerancing, including GD&T, to have ability to explain to co-workers, operators, or others
• Must be proficient in all skills of Prototype Machinist-Intermediate Level
• Must be proficient in AutoCad to layout programming points (moderate level)
• Thorough knowledge of heat treating process
• Must posses advanced knowledge of proper cutting tool selection and cutting speeds and feeds
• Must posses working knowledge of geometry and trigonomety relationships and principles
• Must be proficient in application and understanding of algebraic equations and relationships
• Must have ability to train Entry and Intermediate Level Prototype Machinists in the basics to include operation of: surface grinder, saws, Sunnen hone, gragramming of tool room lathes, tool room mills, CNC hob, and G code lathes and mills, involute inspection equipment, shaper machine, cylindrical grinder, broaching machine, roll form machine
• Regular attendance required
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Training:
• Reference OJT
Physical Demands
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Walking or standing up to 75-100% of shift
See Functional Job Description for complete demands if applicable

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