Mechanical Engineer III

About the role

The Tooling & Fixture Engineer is a hands-on engineer responsible for designing and supporting production tooling and fixtures across Crusoe's modular data center and power distribution product lines. Reporting through the Manufacturing Engineering organization with a dotted-line connection to Design Engineering, this role bridges day-to-day production needs with upstream product design.

Responsibilities

• Fixture Design & Documentation: Design and detail jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and test tooling for modular buildings and switchgear using SolidWorks. Produce complete fabrication drawings, BOMs, and technical packages.
• DFM/DFMA Participation: Actively participate in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly reviews, providing practical engineering input on tooling complexity, accessibility, and cost.
• Tooling Qualification: Coordinate first-article inspections (FAI) of new and revised tooling with fabrication vendors. Document results and manage the disposition of any non-conformances.
• Work Instructions: Author and maintain clear, illustrated work instructions and tooling setup sheets for production technicians, ensuring documentation is synchronized with ECO-driven changes.
• Manufacturing Support: Provide hands-on support on the production floor to troubleshoot tooling fit and function issues. Implement quick-fix solutions and escalate systemic problems through root-cause analysis.
• Lifecycle Management: Maintain tooling revision history within SolidWorks PDM. Execute engineering change orders affecting tooling and coordinate updates with Production Planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify or improve existing fixtures based on assembly feedback, yield metrics, or ergonomics concerns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Design Engineers during development cycles to ensure tooling concepts are developed in parallel with product designs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in fixture design, tooling engineering, or mechanical design within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in SolidWorks 3D modeling (including sheet metal and weldments) and drawing creation. Experience with SolidWorks PDM is preferred.
• GD&T: Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 sufficient to define fixture locating schemes and interpret part inspection reports.
• Fabrication Fundamentals: Practical understanding of machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication; able to design buildable, cost-appropriate tooling.
• Detail Orientation: Meticulous commitment to drawing accuracy and documentation completeness to mitigate production risk.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Skills

• Experience designing tooling for sheet metal enclosures, structural weldments, or electrical switchgear.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or error-proofing (poka-yoke) principles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing context.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) credential or progress toward PE licensure.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location