Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling & Fixtures

The role

You will design, build, and qualify fixtures and workholding for CNC mills and lathes. You will work with machinists and CNC programmers to solve problems as parts move from first article to production.

What you will do

• Design fixtures, jigs, and workholding for CNC milling and turning from concept to CAD models and drawings.
• Partner with machinists and CNC programmers to validate fit, rigidity, and cycle-time impact.
• Specify, source, or coordinate fabrication of tooling and fixture components with outside vendors.
• Own qualification of new fixtures and setups, including first-article inspection and fit-up.
• Maintain a tooling/fixture library and revision control.
• Drive continuous improvement on part-holding methods to reduce setup time, scrap, and cycle time.
• Support the design and layout of the new manufacturing facility from a tooling and workholding standpoint.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on tooling/fixture design experience.
• 4+ years designing fixtures, jigs, or workholding for CNC machining, with parts you’ve designed running in production.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD for fixture and tooling design; GD&T fluency
• Experience with modular workholding systems (e.g. 5th-axis vises, vacuum fixturing, quick-change tombstones)
• Direct experience supporting a new or growing CNC machine shop, including new part introduction
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes (milling and turning) and how fixture design affects cycle time and tolerance
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or nuclear)

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.