- Design and develop BIW welding fixtures, checking fixtures and assembly fixtures using Siemens NX (UG-NX).
- Develop complete 3D fixture models based on customer 3D/STEP data, 2D drawings and fixture concepts.
- Understand BIW parts, assembly sequence, welding process and manufacturing requirements.
- Base plates
- Locators
- Pins
- Clamps
- Grippers
- Supports
- Pedestals
- Tooling units
- Lifting/handling arrangements
- Pneumatic clamping systems
- Sensor arrangements
- Nut/bolt and standard components
- Prepare 2D manufacturing/detail drawings from 3D models.
- Apply appropriate GD&T;, tolerances and datum schemes.
- Perform fixture feasibility and interference checks.
- Ensure proper accessibility for robot welding, manual welding and assembly operations.
- Coordinate with robotic simulation,
manufacturing and production teams.
- Incorporate customer design changes and engineering modifications.
- Review fixture designs with senior designers/customers and implement feedback.
- Follow customer-specific and company BIW fixture design standards.
- Maintain proper drawing/model structures, naming conventions and revision control.
- Support manufacturing during fixture build and resolve design-related issues.
- Participate in design reviews and identify potential manufacturing or assembly problems.