Design Engineer

Actalent • Memphis, TN • 7h ago

Job Title: Fixture Design EngineerJob Description

The Fixture Design Engineer transforms proof-of-concept ideas into practical, buildable fixtures and tools used in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on, build-focused role involves designing workstations, fixtures, and gauges that can be fabricated and deployed on the production floor, ensuring they are efficient, ergonomic, and easy for production teams to use.

Responsibilities

Take conceptual ideas and develop them into detailed fixture and tooling designs suitable for real-world manufacturing use.

Create accurate CAD models and detailed drawings that can be fabricated and built on-site.

Design and support workstations, fixtures, and go/no-go gauges that enhance production efficiency and quality.

Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are functional, user-friendly, and aligned with operational needs.

Support the implementation, testing, and deployment of fixtures and tools on the production floor.

Identify and drive improvements in fixture and tooling designs to increase efficiency, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and robust.

Apply hands-on engineering skills to troubleshoot, refine, and optimize fixtures and workstations after deployment.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience designing fixtures, tooling, or workstations in a manufacturing environment.

Strong CAD proficiency using SolidWorks or similar 3D design software.

Experience designing for fabrication and real-world build environments, including consideration of manufacturability and assembly.

Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on engineering approach.

Ability to work directly and effectively with production teams and technicians.

Solid understanding of mechanical design principles as applied to fixtures and tooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience designing gauges, inspection tooling, or go/no-go fixtures.

Experience supporting production environments or shop floor builds.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly.

Experience designing fixtures and workstations with a focus on efficiency and ergonomics in production settings.

Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and fabrication functions to refine and improve designs.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on hands-on, build-focused engineering. You will spend significant time on the production floor working closely with fabrication, assembly, and production teams to deploy and refine fixtures, workstations, and gauges. The environment involves working around typical manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly, and requires comfort in a shop-floor setting where practical, real-world solutions are prioritized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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