Tooling and Fixture Engineer

Role: Senior Engineer

Required Skills: Manufacturing Process Automation

Qualification: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Experience: 8 - 12 Years

Function: TECHNOLOGY

Apply By: 2027-01-03

Profile Must Have Technical/Functional Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up, datum strategies, and manufacturing

specifications for tooling and fixtures.

• Experience in tooling and fixture design, concept development, design reviews, validation, commissioning, and

production acceptance.

• Proficiency in structured problem-solving methods such as Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and 5-Why to resolve tooling and

production issues.

• Knowledge of tooling materials, standard components, fabrication, machining, assembly methods, and surface

treatments used for jigs and fixtures.

• Familiarity with machinery safety, ergonomic principles, risk assessment, configuration control, and applicable

aerospace or regulated-industry standards.

• Hands-on experience supporting tooling manufacture, installation, try-out, inspection, maintenance, and shop-floor

implementation.

• Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modelling, tooling and fixture design, assembly modelling, and 2D drafting, with

working knowledge of PLM systems such as Teamcenter and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical, communication, supplier coordination, stakeholder management, and practical problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with other advanced CAD platforms such as CATIA or Creo, including tooling simulation and design

optimisation.

• Knowledge of metrology, inspection methods, laser scanning, or digital validation techniques used for tooling and

fixture acceptance.

• Exposure to additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, modular tooling, or automation solutions for tooling applications.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Role

A Tooling & Fixture Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and sustaining production tooling, jigs,

fixtures, gauges, and handling equipment to support safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing. The role focuses on

translating product and process requirements into robust tooling solutions, improving manufacturability and ergonomics,

supporting production and NPI, and driving continuous improvement across the tooling lifecycle.

• Design, develop, and optimise production tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and handling equipment to meet product,

process, safety, quality, and productivity requirements.

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T; requirements, product specifications, and manufacturing processes to define

effective tooling and fixture concepts.

• Lead tooling activities for NPI and production from concept through manufacture, installation, commissioning, and

production readiness.

• Create and maintain tooling documentation, including design specifications, calculations, drawings, bills of materials,

operating instructions, inspection requirements, fixture passports, and maintenance plans.

• Investigate tooling failures, dimensional issues, production constraints, and process deviations using structured root

cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement of tooling performance, reliability, ergonomics, changeover t ime, maintainability, and

total lifecycle cost using Lean and problem-solving principles.

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, production, quality, procurement, and maintenance teams to ensure tooling

solutions meet operational needs.

Manage tooling suppliers by preparing statements of requirements, conducting design reviews, resolving commercial

and technical queries, tracking manufacture and delivery, and completing validation and formal acceptance.

• Ensure tooling designs and modifications comply with engineering standards, machinery safety, customer

requirements, risk assessment, and configuration control processes.

• Monitor tooling performance and condition, identify opportunities to reduce defects and downtime, and coordinate

repair, modification, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities.

Managerial Skills

• Leadership & People Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making & Problem Solving.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefit and Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.