Tooling Engineer — Drive Manufacturing Tooling Excellence

the-pivot-group-careers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Muskegon, MI is building a network of skilled Tooling Engineers to support partnering manufacturing firms. The role focuses on designing and optimizing tooling and fixtures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering tooling projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of tooling experience in manufacturing, with strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, stamping, machining) and their tooling requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling issues to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and optimizes tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define tooling requirements and specifications.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• Manages tooling projects from conception through production launch, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Selects and specifies appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for tooling components.
• Develops and maintains tooling documentation, including drawings, specifications, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Tooling design

Root cause analysis

Project management

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years tooling experience in manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Mastercam

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Muskegon, MI is building a network of skilled Tooling Engineers to support partnering manufacturing firms. The role focuses on designing and optimizing tooling and fixtures, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering tooling projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of tooling experience in manufacturing, with strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).