Tooling Engineer: Design & Optimize Manufacturing Tools

the-pivot-group-careers; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Fremont, MI is actively seeking a Tooling Engineer to strengthen manufacturing tooling capabilities. You will design tooling, fixtures, and jigs, collaborating with design and production teams to optimize manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in tooling design within manufacturing, strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA), knowledge of stamping, molding, and CNC processes, plus experience in tool life management and preventive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tool design and simulation.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, CNC machining) and their tooling requirements.
• Experience with tool life management, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of material science for tooling applications, including steels, carbides, and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• Manages tooling projects from concept to production, including vendor selection and budget control.
• Establishes and maintains tooling specifications, documentation, and maintenance schedules.
• Implements new technologies and processes to improve tooling performance and extend lifespan.
• Provides technical support and training to manufacturing personnel on tooling usage and best practices.

Skills

5+ years tooling experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality focus

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Moldflow

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Fremont, MI is actively seeking a Tooling Engineer to strengthen manufacturing tooling capabilities. You will design tooling, fixtures, and jigs, collaborating with design and production teams to optimize manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in tooling design within manufacturing, strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA), knowledge of stamping, molding, and CNC processes, plus experience in tool life management and preventive