Tooling Engineer: Design, Build & Troubleshoot Fixtures

The Pivot Group Careers; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Hart, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support tool design and production tooling in a manufacturing environment. You will track tooling performance, run trials, and help implement fixtures and gauges.

Candidates should have a mechanical or manufacturing engineering background with CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with GD&T and drawing interpretation. This role offers a competitive salary and a path for growth in Hart area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on fixture and gauge design experience.
• Proficient with CAD for tool/part modeling.
• Knowledge of machining processes and tool materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience supporting active production lines.

Responsibilities

• Track tooling costs, lead times, and maintenance schedules.
• Run trials on new tools and document results.
• Update tooling drawings/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.
• Review tool designs for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Coordinate tool builds/repairs with outside shops.

Skills

CAD software

Fixture design

GD&T knowledge

Machining processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CNC programming basics

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Hart, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support tool design and production tooling in a manufacturing environment. You will track tooling performance, run trials, and help implement fixtures and gauges.

Candidates should have a mechanical or manufacturing engineering background with CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and familiarity with GD&T and drawing interpretation. This role offers a competitive salary and a path for growth in Hart area.