Fixture Engineer
Buyers Products company, a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is searching for a Fixture Engineer to complement the skills and talents of our Engineering Department.
Primary Job Duties:
Design and/or modify weld fixtures and equipment used for production parts and assemblies.
Design tooling / fixtures capable of producing products that meet specification(s), is durable in the welding environment and cost effective.
Validate fixtures for accuracy, repeatability and function.
Create and maintain detailed part, assembly and print models to communicate the manufacture, assembly and use of tooling / fixtures.
Manage multiple projects through all phases from design to validation.
Collaborate with product engineers and operations to optimize designs for manufacturing quality and cost.
Collaborate with machinists, fixture builders, and vendor machine shops.
Apply appropriate engineering analysis to ensure that designs possess sufficient strength, stiffness, etc. for the intended function.
Develop standards of work for engineering to improve design efficiency and reduce validation time.
Hands on interaction with production parts, tooling and hand tools.
Skills/ Experience:
Demonstrated experience with complex weld fixtures or equivalent designs.
Experience designing weldments and designing for manufacturability.
Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to adjust to changes in priority.
Exhibits abilities to work with autonomy, make sound decisions and self-motivation.
Exhibits the characteristic of continual learning and challenges current methods / procedures.
Exhibits ownership in decision making and their outcomes.
Works to develop solutions with the end user in mind, including error proofing and ergonomics.
Quality and precision minded.
3+ years of applicable experience required.
Education Background:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or equivalent.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Standing, walking and sitting for extended period of times.
Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate power tools and vibrating equipment.
Ability to work on site to physically support manufacturing requirements.
About Buyers Products Company
Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg snowplows, SaltDogg spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, or to apply to this position, please visit .