Tooling Engineer: Design, Optimize & Lead Fixtures

the-pivot-group-careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Ludington, MI to design, develop, and optimize tooling for manufacturing lines. You will lead tooling projects from concept through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and efficiency goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years in tooling design, and are proficient in CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of stamping, injection molding, CNC machining and their tooling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and optimizes tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define tooling requirements and specifications.
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• Manages tooling projects from concept through production, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Conducts simulations and analyses to validate tooling designs and predict performance.
• Establishes and maintains tooling documentation, including drawings, specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Evaluates and recommends new tooling technologies and materials to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Tooling design

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Ludington, MI to design, develop, and optimize tooling for manufacturing lines. You will lead tooling projects from concept through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and efficiency goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years in tooling design, and are proficient in CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).