Tooling and Fixturing Designer

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and documentation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to develop practical production solutions.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds through custom fixture and tooling design.
• Improve existing tooling to enhance quality, repeatability, ergonomics, and throughput.
• Work with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to bring designs into production.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience designing tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, or manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, GD&T, and manufacturing processes
• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, or life sciences is preferred

About the role

This is not a product design role. The primary responsibility is designing the tools, fixtures, gauges, assembly aids, and manufacturing support equipment required to produce, inspect, test, and assemble medical device components.

Job Title

Mechanical Designer

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Salary

80-100k

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