Fixture Engineer

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 www.buyersproducts.com.