What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Fixture Design Engineer position at Akkodis?
Akkodis is seeking an Automotive Fixture Design Engineer for a six plus month contract job with a client in Raymond, OH. You will be working in CATIA V5 / V6 to design and model fixturing used for holding vehicle parts during processes such as weld, paint, assembly, and test. Understanding body part construction, datums, and weld information to incorporate into fixture design. This position designs quick, cheap, and fast tooling to build prototype cars. It involves mostly computer-based design work, with some time for collaboration with the production team. Tasks include basic fixture design work, and design of quick, cheap, and fast tooling to create the prototypes for testing purposes. You will use water jet machines and rapid prototyping parts to build the necessary fixtures and jigs. In addition to the prototype work, the team also supports the full-scale halo tunnel.
Rate Range : $29.00 / hour to $39.00 / hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Automotive Fixture Design Engineer job responsibilities include :
- Utilize CATIA V5 / V6 to design and model fixtures for vehicle parts, ensuring they meet all specifications for processes like welding, painting, and assembly.
- Analyze body part construction, datums, and weld information to incorporate relevant data into fixture designs.
- Conduct layout checks with stakeholders to confirm fixture designs align with production requirements.
- Export 3D / 2D data for supplier quotes and ordering, ensuring smooth handoffs for external manufacturing.
- Research and implement improvements to fixturing and related processes to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support requests for fixturing, test equipment, and prototyping across departments.
- Collaborate with Interior Design and Aerodynamics teams, creating data for evaluation models and wind tunnel test models as needed.
Desired Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Salary : $29 - $39
