Fixture Design Engineer – Manual Hydraulic Press Assembly Fixtures Anyone

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fixture Design Engineer to design a complete set of mechanical assembly fixtures for a manual hydraulic press-based manufacturing process.
The fixtures will be used for pressing bushes, bearings, pins, and related components into brake caliper sub-assemblies. The design must be fully mechanical and suitable for a production environment with quick loading/unloading and operator-friendly operation. The assemblies include arm subassemblies, pad holder assemblies, mounting brackets, slack adjuster housings, and bearing housings.

Scope of Work
The engineer will be responsible for:
•Studying component and assembly drawings.
•Designing dedicated fixtures for:
 •Upper Arm Bush Pressing
 •Lower Arm Bush Pressing
 •Non-Drive End Arm Assemblies
 •Left & Right Pad Holder Assemblies
 •Mounting Bracket Bush Pressing
 •Slack Adjuster Nut Housing Assembly
 •One-Way Bearing Press Fixture
 •Nut Follower / Spindle Housing Assembly
•Developing foolproof location and clamping methods.
•Designing manual hydraulic press tooling and mandrels.
•Ensuring correct pressing depth and alignment.
•Designing for ease of manufacturing and maintenance.
•Incorporating poka-yoke features wherever possible.
•Reducing setup time and operator dependency.

Technical Requirements
Fixture Design
•Fully mechanical fixture design.
•No pneumatic or hydraulic clamping.
•Use:
 •Toggle clamps
 •Mechanical locators
 •Hardened locating pins
 •Nest blocks
 •Adjustable mechanical stops
 •Replaceable wear parts
•Suitable for shop-floor usage and repetitive production.
Design Deliverables
•3D CAD Models
•2D Manufacturing Drawings
•Assembly Drawings
•Bill of Materials (BOM)
•Fixture Operating Instructions
•Press Tool/Mandrel Drawings
•GD&T and Tolerance Recommendations

Required Skills Must Have
•Minimum 5 years experience in:
 •Fixture Design
 •Press Tool Design
 •Welding/Assembly Fixtures
 •Hydraulic Press Applications
•Strong knowledge of:
 •Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
 •Locating Principles (3-2-1)
 •Press Fit Calculations
 •Bearing & Bush Installation Methods
 •Manufacturing Processes

Software
•SolidWorks (Preferred)
•CATIA V5
•Siemens NX
•Inventor
•AutoCAD

Preferred Experience
Candidates having experience in:
•Automotive braking systems
•Caliper assemblies
•Machined castings
•Bush and bearing press-fit fixtures
•High-volume assembly lines
will be preferred.

Deliverables Expected
1.Fixture Concept Presentation
2.Design Review Meeting
3.Final 3D Models
4.Manufacturing Drawings
5.BOM with Standard Components
6.Assembly & Operation Documentation read less