Project Manager - Fixture Design [11 / 10 / 2025]

Project Manager - Fixture Design

Job location - Vadodara

Experince - 12-17 Years

• Design & validation of complex fixtures used for Welding, Assembly, Checking, lifting, handling, transportation, testing of large assemblies / products for different OEM, covering industries like Auto Industry.
• Proficient in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) with approach to structured problem-solving and decision-making
• Should be able to translate user requirements into functional a technical solution
• Train other members of the team on theory and design of existing / new equipment.
• Ability to use CAD software (Solid works, Catia V5) to facilitate design of equipment.
• Expertise in Mfg domain specialized in welding shops.
• Project management and other communication
• Hands-on experience on tools and fixture design covering variety of equipment type such as Welding fixture (BIW), Assembly fixtures, checking fixtures, Test Fixtures, lifting fixtures. Experience in Designing of Material handling / storage devices, transportation devices.
• Hands on experience on applying different industry standards used developing equipment defined above.
• Proficient Six Sigma knowledge; Advanced understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience in working with machine OEMs or SPM manufacturers
• Uses solid concepts of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and implements them into new product development.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic and / or mechanical machine drawings, including industry specifications.
• Strong understanding of applicable manufacturing processes. Solid knowledge of vendors, and procurement methods.
• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of capabilities studies, Gage R&R, and machine capability.
• Excellent understanding of product drawings, including GD&T and specification flow down.
• Proficient comprehension of cell and plant layout drawings.