Tooling Engineer: Design & Optimize Manufacturing Fixtures

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Manistee, MI is actively seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes.

You will lead tooling projects from concept to completion, analyze production issues, and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to improve efficiency and quality.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $69,000 to $108,000 and opportunities to connect with West Michigan manufacturers seeking impact-driven engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of tooling design, manufacturing, and maintenance experience.
• Proficient in CAD software for tooling design and analysis (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Catia).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling fabrication methods.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and optimizes tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Analyzes production issues and implements tooling solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and quality, to define tooling requirements.
• Manages tooling projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Performs root cause analysis on tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• Evaluates and recommends new tooling technologies and materials to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Develops and maintains tooling specifications, documentation, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Catia

Moldflow

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Manistee, MI is actively seeking a Tooling Engineer to design and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes.

You will lead tooling projects from concept to completion, analyze production issues, and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to improve efficiency and quality.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $69,000 to $108,000 and opportunities to connect with West Michigan manufacturers seeking impact-driven engineers.