Tooling Engineer: Fixtures & Gauges Design

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI connects manufacturers with skilled Tooling Engineers. This posting covers opportunities to design, build, and optimize tooling for production lines, including fixtures, jigs, and gauges, with an emphasis on maintaining documentation and improving tooling efficiency.

Qualified candidates will have a mechanical or manufacturing engineering background, CAD proficiency, and hands-on fixture design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with fixture and gauge design.
• Knowledge of machining processes and tool materials.

Responsibilities

• Run trials on new tools and document results.
• Update tooling drawings and records after changes.
• Support production teams with tooling setup and adjustments.
• Design and build fixtures, jigs, and gauges for production lines.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems during production runs.
• Review tool designs and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Coordinate tool builds and repairs with outside shops.
• Track tooling costs, lead times, and maintenance schedules.

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI connects manufacturers with skilled Tooling Engineers. This posting covers opportunities to design, build, and optimize tooling for production lines, including fixtures, jigs, and gauges, with an emphasis on maintaining documentation and improving tooling efficiency.

Qualified candidates will have a mechanical or manufacturing engineering background, CAD proficiency, and hands-on fixture design experience.