Tooling Engineer: Design, Build & Improve Fixtures

The Pivot Group Careers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Byron Center, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes. This network-focused posting connects you with multiple Byron Center area manufacturers who value long-term fit and tooling expertise.

Roles involve tool design, fixture development, and collaboration with production teams to improve setup and maintenance. Opportunities span local manufacturers near Byron Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on fixture and gauge design experience.
• CAD proficiency for tool and part modeling.
• Knowledge of machining processes and tool materials.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience supporting active production lines.

Responsibilities

• Review tool designs and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Coordinate tool builds and repairs with outside shops.
• Track tooling costs, lead times, and maintenance schedules.
• Run trials on new tools and document results.
• Update tooling drawings and records after changes.
• Support production teams with tooling setup and adjustments.
• Design and build fixtures, jigs, and gauges for production lines.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems during production runs.

Skills

Tooling

Lean Six Sigma

CAD

Root Cause Analysis

Manufacturing Eng

Automation Programming

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Byron Center, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes. This network-focused posting connects you with multiple Byron Center area manufacturers who value long-term fit and tooling expertise.

Roles involve tool design, fixture development, and collaboration with production teams to improve setup and maintenance. Opportunities span local manufacturers near Byron Center.