Tooling Engineer — CAD/CAM Design & Process Optimization

the-pivot-group-careers; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Delta Township manufacturers to hire a Tooling Engineer. This role designs tooling, fixtures, and jigs, collaborating with design and production teams to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, tooling procurement, maintenance, documentation, and using CAD/CAM tools for design and simulation, with a focus on continuous improvement and tooling readiness for new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in tooling design for high-volume production.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA).

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to optimize tooling.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage tooling procurement, maintenance, and inventory.
• Maintain tooling documentation, drawings, specs, procedures.
• Utilize CAD/CAM for tooling design and simulation.
• Support NPI with tooling readiness and capability.
• Drive continuous improvement for tooling performance.

Skills

Tooling design

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing processes

Root-cause analysis

5+ yrs exp

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Mastercam

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Delta Township manufacturers to hire a Tooling Engineer. This role designs tooling, fixtures, and jigs, collaborating with design and production teams to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, tooling procurement, maintenance, documentation, and using CAD/CAM tools for design and simulation, with a focus on continuous improvement and tooling readiness for new product introductions.