Tooling Engineer: Build & Improve Manufacturing Tools

the-pivot-group-careers; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Caledonia, MI, is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of manufacturing tools, dies, and fixtures. You will analyze tooling performance to improve efficiency and cut costs while collaborating with production teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and 5+ years in tooling, with strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test manufacturing tools, dies, and fixtures.
• Analyze tooling performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for tooling failures and propose preventive measures.
• Manage tooling lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, and end-of-life processes.
• Develop and maintain tooling specifications, documentation, and quality standards.
• Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Tooling design

DFM/DFA principles

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Tooling optimization

Tooling testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Mastercam

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Caledonia, MI, is seeking a Tooling Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of manufacturing tools, dies, and fixtures. You will analyze tooling performance to improve efficiency and cut costs while collaborating with production teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and 5+ years in tooling, with strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA).