Waltonen
Design and Process Planning Specialist - Fixture Build
Troy, MI - Full Time
The Build Process and Planning Specialist oversees the design, detailing, and processing within a fixture build environment. This role involves collaborating with various departments, including the shop floor, estimating, sales, and project management, to ensure the successful completion of projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing tooling or fixtures using NX and possess strong skills in processing and planning in a build environment.
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager
- Utilize NX & Catia software to design and detail tooling and fixtures
- Develop and implement manufacturing process plans to ensure efficient production workflows
- Create travelers, material, and commercial order sheets to meet project requirements
- Collaborate with outside service providers to obtain quotes
- Generate necessary exports from various software for different shop divisions
- Produce required nesting plans for machined plate work
- Work closely with the shop floor, estimating, sales, and project management teams to coordinate project activities and provide any data required to ensure projects flow efficiently
- Participate in design & build reviews and provide input to project managers to ensure project goals are met
- Identify and resolve issues that arise during the build process to minimize disruptions
- Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Assist in estimating project costs and timelines as needed
- Proven experience in designing tooling or fixtures using NX software
- Strong analytical skills, proficiency in NX and other design software (preferably Catia V5)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Understanding of fixture build processes, project management, and cost estimation
- Working knowledge of manufacturing such as fabrication, CNC/Manual Machining, GD&T and inspection requirements, etc
- Familiarity with automotive and aerospace tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges & parts
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Availability to work between 40 to 60 hours per week based on project demands
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience with Estimating or Program Management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
