Tooling Engineer: Design & Optimize Manufacturing Tools

the-pivot-group-careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network partners with Traverse City manufacturers to connect experienced Tooling Engineers with local opportunities. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing tooling for diverse manufacturing processes, collaborating with production teams to improve tooling performance and reliability.

Based in Traverse City, MI, the position emphasizes quality and cost-conscious tooling solutions, with potential opportunities across West Michigan manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in tooling design and optimization within manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA.
• Experience with tooling for injection molding, stamping, machining, or die casting.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and optimizes tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with production teams to troubleshoot and improve tooling.
• Conducts root cause analysis of tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• Specifies and procures new tooling, ensuring compatibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Manages tooling inventory and maintenance schedules.
• Develops and maintains tooling documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Implements best practices for tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance.

Skills

Tooling experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA)

Job description

The Pivot Group Network partners with Traverse City manufacturers to connect experienced Tooling Engineers with local opportunities. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing tooling for diverse manufacturing processes, collaborating with production teams to improve tooling performance and reliability.

Based in Traverse City, MI, the position emphasizes quality and cost-conscious tooling solutions, with potential opportunities across West Michigan manufacturing partners.