Jig & Fixture Design Engineer – Job Description

Job Title: Jig & Fixture Design Engineer

Job Summary:
Responsible for designing and developing jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling used for manufacturing and assembly processes. The engineer should understand manufacturing requirements, GD&T;, machining processes, and production needs to develop accurate, cost-effective, and easy-to-use fixtures.

Key Responsibilities:
Design jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling for machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.
Study component drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
Develop 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
Apply GD&T;, tolerances, fits, and datum concepts in fixture design.
Select suitable materials, fasteners, locating elements, clamps, bushes, pins, etc.
Design proper locating and clamping mechanisms.
Ensure component accessibility, repeatability, accuracy, and ease of loading/unloading.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing, and Tool Room teams.
Modify designs based on manufacturing feedback and trial results.
Prepare BOM,



fabrication drawings, and detailed assembly drawings.
Support fixture trials, troubleshooting, and improvements.
Reduce setup time, manufacturing errors, and fixture cost through design improvements.
Ensure designs are protected, practical, and suitable for mass production.

Required Skills Technical:
Jig & fixture design principles
3-2-1 locating principle
Locating & clamping methods
GD&T; and tolerance stack-up
Fits & clearances
Machining and manufacturing processes
Welding/fabrication knowledge
Material selection
Basic hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge
Manufacturing drawing standards

Software:
AutoCAD
SolidWorks / Creo / CATIA / NX
MS Office
Basic knowledge of ERP/PDM is an advantage
Qualification:
Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in jig & fixture design or tooling is preferred.
Experience
Freshers: Basic CAD + GD&T; + manufacturing knowledge.
1–3 years: Independent j

📌 Jig and fixture designer (Chennai)
🏢 Lumtecfy Engineering Solution
📍 Chennai