Process Engineer (Fixture Engineer)

Role Overview

The Process Engineer – Fixture Engineer will work closely with Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, contract manufacturers, and equipment suppliers to develop robust, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing fixtures and processes for high-volume consumer electronics products.

The role supports the full product development lifecycle, from early design and DFM engagement through fixture development, validation, factory implementation, and mass production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, and implementation of manual and automated manufacturing fixtures.
• Develop and review fixture designs using CAD tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Collaborate with Product Design teams to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles into early product development.
• Evaluate material selection, fabrication methods, and manufacturing feasibility for fixture applications.
• Support manufacturing processes involving precision electronic assembly, automation, sealing, adhesive application, metal fabrication, injection molding, and leak testing.
• Work with contract manufacturers and equipment suppliers to develop and implement reliable fixture and equipment solutions.
• Support fixture qualification, troubleshooting, factory implementation, and production ramp.
• Improve manufacturability, yield, cycle time, quality, and production efficiency through fixture and process optimization.
• Identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, fixture solutions, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, fixture design, equipment development, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in CAD and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated fixture design, development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of material applications, fabrication processes, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Experience supporting fixture design, validation, and manufacturing implementation.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, high-precision consumer electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with NX or other CAD tools.
• Familiarity with DOE, GRR, tolerance analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with precision assembly, automation, adhesive application, sealing, and leak testing.
• Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams and Asia-based manufacturing partners.