Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling & Fixtures
Core
Design, build, and qualify fixtures, jigs, and workholding for CNC milling and turning to enable production of nuclear fuel components.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling & Fixtures)
Builds
Custom tooling and workholding systems for CNC machines
Domain
Nuclear fuel production / Heavy manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fixture and jig design, CNC machining knowledge (milling/turning), GD&T, CAD modeling, vendor coordination, first-article inspection, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Modular workholding systems, SolidWorks, regulated industry experience (aerospace/defense/nuclear), new part introduction
Technologies
SolidWorks, CNC mills, CNC lathes
Responsibilities
Design fixtures from concept to CAD drawings, validate tooling fit and cycle time with machinists, coordinate fabrication with vendors, qualify new fixtures and setups, maintain tooling library, drive continuous improvement in setup and cycle times
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC