Tooling Engineer: Lead Design & Optimization in Manufacturing

the-pivot-group-careers; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grandville, MI is seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling for our manufacturing partners. The role requires extensive CAD/CAM experience and a deep understanding of stamping, molding, and CNC processes to deliver reliable tooling solutions.

As part of our network, you will collaborate with production teams, manage tooling lifecycles, and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and preventative maintenance, ensuring

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.
• Proven expertise in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, CNC machining) and their tooling requirements.
• Experience with tool life management, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting tooling issues.
• Knowledge of material properties and their application in tooling design, including heat treatment and surface coatings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify tooling needs and improve existing designs.
• Perform root cause analysis on tooling failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage tooling lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, and end-of-life disposition.
• Develop and maintain tooling specifications, documentation, and best practices.
• Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Tooling design

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grandville, MI is seeking a skilled Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling for our manufacturing partners. The role requires extensive CAD/CAM experience and a deep understanding of stamping, molding, and CNC processes to deliver reliable tooling solutions.

As part of our network, you will collaborate with production teams, manage tooling lifecycles, and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and preventative maintenance, ensuring