Sansera Engineering Limited

PRIME FUNCTION To design, develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing solutions including machining fixtures, assembly tooling, inspection systems, special-purpose equipment, and process engineering solutions for Aerospace, Defence, and Semiconductor products, ensuring quality, productivity, process capability, compliance, and cost-effective manufacturing.

/ Responsibilities Fixture Design & Development

- Design and develop machining, assembly, inspection, welding, and special-purpose fixtures for precision components.
- Develop fixture concepts based on component geometry, process requirements, and manufacturing strategy.
- Review engineering drawings, GD&T; requirements, customer specifications, and process plans.
- Design advanced work-holding mechanisms using 3-2-1 principles.
- Prepare 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and design documentation using CAD software.
- Standardize fixture elements and modular tooling concepts to reduce lead time and cost.
- Selection of right materials for fixtures elements.

Validation & Manufacturing Support

- Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and fixture validation studies.
- Support fixtures prove-out, machine trials, and production implementation.
- Evaluate fixture performance and implement design improvements based on production feedback.
- Coordinate with NC Programming, Production, Quality, Tool Room, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI), process qualification, and production readiness activities.

Aerospace, Defence & Semiconductor Requirements

- Design fixtures capable of achieving tight tolerances and minimum setups.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace, defence & semi-conductor quality requirements.
- Develop solutions for complex 3-axis, 4-axis,



and 5-axis machining applications.
- Support precision manufacturing of Aluminium, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Inconel, and Semiconductor materials.
- Implement poka-yoke and fool proofing concepts to minimize setup and quality risks.

Continuous Improvement

- Drive fixture standardization and modularization initiatives.
- Improve accessibility, ergonomics, setup reduction, and machining productivity.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for fixture-related issues.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
- Maintain engineering records, revision control, and documentation.

AUTHORITY
- Recommend fixture concepts, clamping methods, material selection and design improvements.
- Approve fixture design modifications within assigned responsibilities.
- Coordinate fixture trials and validation activities.
- Escalate technical concerns and design risks to the Engineering Manager.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions for fixture-related issues.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Educational Qualification

- BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Tool Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

- 3–6 years of experience in Fixture Design, Tool Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or Precision Manufacturing.
- Exposure to Aerospace, Defence, Semiconductor, Automotive, or Precision Engineering industries.





Technical Competencies

- Robust knowledge of fixture design principles and work-holding concepts.
- Expertise in 3-2-1 locating principles and geometric constraint methods.
- Knowledge of CNC machining processes (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis).
- Proficiency in CAD software such as:
- Siemens NX, CATIA V5/V6, Creo, SolidWorks

- Strong understanding of
- GD&T;, Engineering drawings, Tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM/DFA concepts

- Knowledge of fixture components
- Locators, Clamps, Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems, Zero-point clamping systems, Modular tooling systems
- Familiarity with Aerospace quality systems such as: AS9100, NADCAP
- Working knowledge of Teamcenter, ERP/SAP and engineering change management systems.

Behavioural Competencies

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Innovation and creativity in fixture concepts.
- Attention to detail and technical accuracy.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Project management and prioritization skills.
- Ownership and accountability.
- Continuous improvement mindset

PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- On-time release of fixture designs.
- First-time-right fixture validation success rate.
- Reduction in setup time and machining downtime.
- Improvement in process capability (Cp / Cpk).
- Reduction in fixture-related quality issues.
- Cost savings through fixture standardization.
- Successful support of NPI/NPD programs.
- Customer and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
- Compliance with quality and audit requirements.
- Contribution to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills Competencies

Adapting to Change

Collaboration and Team building

Communicating Effectively

Attentive Listening

Delivering High Quality Work

📌 ENGINEER - FIXTURE DESIGN (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sansera Engineering
📍 Bengaluru