Tooling Engineer: Design, Validate & Optimize Tools

the-pivot-group-careers; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Mattawan manufacturers to recruit a Tooling Engineer. The role focuses on designing and improving tooling for new product introductions and existing processes, spanning design, analysis, and project management.

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng with 3-5 years tooling experience and CAD/CAM proficiency is required. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with on-site work in Mattawan, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of tooling design, development, and optimization in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and simulation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and its application in tooling design and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling for new product introduction and existing product improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify tooling needs and recommend solutions for efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets product specifications and production requirements.
• Manage tooling projects from concept to completion, including budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
• Perform root cause analysis on tooling failures and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct tooling trials and validations, making adjustments as necessary to optimize performance.
• Maintain and update tooling documentation, including drawings, specifications, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Tooling design

Manufacturing process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Mattawan manufacturers to recruit a Tooling Engineer. The role focuses on designing and improving tooling for new product introductions and existing processes, spanning design, analysis, and project management.

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng with 3-5 years tooling experience and CAD/CAM proficiency is required. Salary ranges from $71,000 to $110,000 depending on experience, with on-site work in Mattawan, MI.