Tooling Engineer - CAD/CAM & Tooling Design

the-pivot-group-careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is collaborating with Lansing companies to hire Tooling Engineers. We enable long-term fit and growth through our network.

Responsibilities include designing tooling, fixtures, and jigs, collaborating with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability and cost, and managing tooling life cycles from concept to retirement. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $110,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in tooling design and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of stamping, injection molding, CNC machining and tooling requirements.
• Experience with tool life management, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting tooling issues.
• Knowledge of material properties and their application in tooling design, including steels, carbides, and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Conducts root cause analysis of tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• Manages the lifecycle of tooling from concept to retirement, including maintenance and calibration.
• Utilizes CAD/CAM software for tooling design and simulation.
• Evaluates new tooling technologies and materials to improve production efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Tooling design

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Tool life management

Maintenance & calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Mastercam

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is collaborating with Lansing companies to hire Tooling Engineers. We enable long-term fit and growth through our network.

Responsibilities include designing tooling, fixtures, and jigs, collaborating with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability and cost, and managing tooling life cycles from concept to retirement. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $110,000 depending on experience.