Tooling Engineer — Design, Build & Optimize Fixtures

The Pivot Group Careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support Kentwood-area manufacturers. You will review tool designs, coordinate builds, track costs, and run trials to improve tooling for production lines.

Qualifications include a mechanical/ manufacturing engineering degree, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and hands-on fixture design experience. Lean training is a plus. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

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

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

Reading drawings

GD&T understanding

Production line experience

Six Sigma knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Python

C# programming

Tool materials

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support Kentwood-area manufacturers. You will review tool designs, coordinate builds, track costs, and run trials to improve tooling for production lines.

Qualifications include a mechanical/ manufacturing engineering degree, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and hands-on fixture design experience. Lean training is a plus. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.