Tooling Engineer: Design & Optimize Manufacturing Tools

the-pivot-group-careers; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Rockford, MI is building its talent network for Tooling Engineers. We partner with West Michigan manufacturers seeking skilled tooling professionals and connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career goals.

The role focuses on designing tooling, fixtures, and molds; optimizing tooling for efficiency; performing root-cause analyses; managing tooling procurement and maintenance; and developing documentation to support quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes, materials, and their properties (e.g., machining, injection molding, stamping).
• Experience with tool room operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to improve tooling performance, reduce costs, and optimize production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and molds for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with design and production teams to optimize tooling for efficiency and quality.
• Performs root cause analysis on tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• Manages tooling procurement, maintenance, and inventory.
• Conducts simulations and analyses to validate tooling designs.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives for tooling processes.
• Develops and maintains tooling documentation, including specifications and drawings.

Skills

Tooling design

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA)

Simulation tools

Tooling procurement

Mold design

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Rockford, MI is building its talent network for Tooling Engineers. We partner with West Michigan manufacturers seeking skilled tooling professionals and connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career goals.

The role focuses on designing tooling, fixtures, and molds; optimizing tooling for efficiency; performing root-cause analyses; managing tooling procurement and maintenance; and developing documentation to support quality and continuous