Welding Design Software Jobs in Woonsocket, RI (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $45hr - $50hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in fixture design, tooling design, manufacturing engineering, automation tooling, or production equipment development.
• Strong experience in concept design, detailed 3D modeling, and 2D detailing of manufacturing fixtures and tooling systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and GD&T documentation.
• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, inspection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, test fixtures, robotic tooling, handling fixtures, gauges, welding fixtures, jigs, and production aids.
• Gather requirements from Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Translate manufacturing, quality, safety, ergonomic, and product requirements into effective fixture and tooling solutions.
• Develop innovative tooling concepts to improve product quality, process capability, throughput, operator safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze fixture functionality to ensure repeatability, accuracy, durability, and ease of operation.
• Create fixture concepts, detailed 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and complete design documentation packages.
• Perform concept design, detailed design, and 2D detailing activities using CAD software.
• Develop manufacturing-ready drawings including GD&T, tolerance requirements, BOMs, assembly instructions, and fabrication specifications.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, fixture locating scheme development, datum structure definition, and dimensional validation.
• Design fixture mechanisms including slides, lift systems, clamps, adjustable units, pneumatic devices, sensor integration, and automation interfaces.
• Validate fixture designs for manufacturability, maintainability, reliability, serviceability, and operator safety.
• Select and integrate standard components including locators, clamps, sensors, actuators, and tooling hardware.
• Perform structural evaluations, payload assessments, and functional verification to ensure tooling meets operational requirements.
• Lead fixture design reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams.
• Collaborate with customers to review tooling concepts, design maturity, validation plans, and manufacturing requirements.
• Present design solutions and incorporate stakeholder feedback throughout the development process.
• Ensure tooling designs meet customer specifications, manufacturing standards, and project objectives.
• Support formal design approvals, drawing releases, and engineering sign-off activities.
• Provide technical guidance and requirements to offshore design teams and global engineering resources.
• Review concepts, 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation generated by remote teams.
• Resolve design issues and ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure on-time delivery of tooling programs.
• Partner with tooling suppliers, machine shops, fabrication vendors, and automation integrators.
• Review supplier quotations, technical proposals, fabrication methods, and project schedules.
• Support fixture fabrication, assembly, inspection, buyoff, and acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues during tooling build and implementation.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Conduct tooling acceptance reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and production readiness assessments.
• Support prototype builds, engineering builds, pilot production, and manufacturing launches.
• Oversee fixture installation, commissioning, debugging, and process validation activities.
• Conduct fixture qualification, capability studies, repeatability evaluations, and dimensional verification.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Drive corrective actions and tooling improvements based on validation and production feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling reliability, performance, maintainability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support engineering change management and fixture modifications resulting from product or process changes.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, maintenance instructions, spare parts lists, and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting standardized fixture design methodologies and best practices.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing launches, and industrialization programs.
• Experience coordinating with offshore design teams and global engineering organizations.
• Strong knowledge of fixture locating principles, datum structures, dimensional control, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience designing automation-ready fixtures, EOAT, robotic tooling, and sensor-integrated systems.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and production validation methodologies.
• Experience managing tooling suppliers, fabrication vendors, and equipment procurement activities.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards, ergonomics, and manufacturing risk assessments.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or Enovia.

Skills:

• Advanced fixture and tooling design expertise.
• Strong mechanical design and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and dimensional validation techniques.
• Ability to convert evolving product and manufacturing requirements into practical tooling solutions.
• Strong customer-facing communication, presentation, and design review skills.
• Effective project leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience leading global engineering collaboration and offshore design coordination.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tooling programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, manufacturability, reliability, and cost optimization.