Tooling Engineer: Design & Optimize Manufacturing Tools

the-pivot-group-careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer in East Lansing, MI. Salary range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience.

The role focuses on designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes and involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams. Responsibilities include tooling design for new product introductions, process analysis to identify needs, project management, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in tooling design, manufacturing, and maintenance in production.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software for tool design and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling for new product introduction and improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify tooling needs and solutions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet specs.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through implementation with budgets.
• Perform root cause analysis on tooling failures and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular maintenance and calibration of tooling.
• Evaluate materials and methods for tooling components.

Skills

5+ years tooling experience

Manufacturing process knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer in East Lansing, MI. Salary range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience.

The role focuses on designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes and involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams. Responsibilities include tooling design for new product introductions, process analysis to identify needs, project management, and preventive maintenance.