Akkodis is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering team. As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design of Body In White (BIW) and Trim and Final (T&F) Assembly Fixtures. This role requires expertise in Engineering Design, Locator Strategy, and Project Management.
Responsibilities:
* Design and develop Assembly Fixtures, Pallets, Grippers, and End Effectors
* Conceptualise and create 3D and 2D detailed designs, ensuring adherence to design standards
Key Areas:
Body In White
* BIW Assembly Fixtures (Geometry and Non-Geometry)
* Pallets
* Grippers (Geo and Non-Geo)
* Transfer System End Effectors, Put Downs, Take-Outs
Trim & Final
* T&F Assembly Jigs and Fixtures (Geometry and Non-Geometry)
* Pallets
* Hand Tools
* Lift Assistor End Effectors
* Carrier End Effectors
* Chassis Engine and Decking area Tooling / Hand Tools / End Effectors
* Robotic Cells Tooling -Tooling / Grippers / End Effectors
Skills Required:
* Ability to do Compatibility Assessments / Impact Assessments
* Working knowledge of Assembly and Part Locator Strategy Requirements
* 3D Tool Design Skills from Concept, through Detail to Detailing and Delivery
* Ability to generate and resolve Design Snags and Issues. Driving resolutions of issues and feeding back.
* 2D Manufacturing (Detailed) Drawing
* Buy Offs and Handover.To manage buy-off and hand-over of tooling designs with Customers and Tool room.
* Working knowledge of Assembly Tooling Standards and Pallet Designs