Tooling Engineer: Design, Optimize & Improve Manufacturing

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes. You will work with design and production teams to improve manufacturability, perform root cause analysis on tooling issues, and manage tooling procurement.

Applicants should have 5+ years of tooling experience in manufacturing, plus proficiency in CAD/CAM tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and CATIA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes, materials, and their impact on tooling performance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex tooling issues and implement effective solutions to improve production efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability.
• Performs root cause analysis on tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• Manages tooling procurement, including vendor selection and specification development.
• Conducts tooling trials and validates performance against engineering requirements.
• Implements and maintains tooling preventative maintenance programs.
• Utilizes CAD/CAM software for tooling design and simulation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Mastercam

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes. You will work with design and production teams to improve manufacturability, perform root cause analysis on tooling issues, and manage tooling procurement.

Applicants should have 5+ years of tooling experience in manufacturing, plus proficiency in CAD/CAM tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and CATIA.