Sr. Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer

Location: Newton, MA
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer
This position is onsite in Newton, MA - MUST be able to do this commute
12 month contract with potential extensions.
About the Job

As a Senior Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of our next-generation robotic surgical platform. You'll work at the intersection of R&D and Manufacturing Engineering, helping transition complex electro-mechanical assemblies from prototype to production. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in fixture design for medical devices and a passion for innovation in healthcare technology.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design readiness for robotic surgical systems.
• Design and develop production-grade build and test fixtures for complex electromechanical subsystems.
• Author fixture documentation including requirements, design descriptions, usage guides, and maintenance procedures.
• Lead fixture qualification and verification activities in partnership with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support the development and optimization of assembly and test processes for capital equipment and disposable components.
• Design fixtures and tests for component-level inspection and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across technical and process domains.
• Create and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) for fixture and tooling documentation.
• Communicate project status and technical updates effectively across teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in electromechanical and consumable R&D engineering, including 5+ years in medical device development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Test).
• Demonstrated experience in fixture design, qualification, and verification for medical device assembly and testing.
• Experience with design transfer and new product introduction (NPI).
• Skilled in fixture and process validation methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in electromechanical system development.
• Experience with Simulink-based fixture development; proficiency in Simulink and LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as Minitab.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

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