Tooling Engineer — Muskegon: Fixtures & Production

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Tooling Engineers to collaborate with Muskegon-area manufacturers. This role focuses on tooling design, fixture creation, and active production-line support, with frequent coordination with outside shops.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience is preferred. Qualified candidates will have CAD proficiency (SolidWorks / AutoCAD), experience with GD&T, and a track record of supporting tools in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience supporting active production lines.
• Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on fixture and gauge design experience.
• Proficient in CAD software for tool and part modeling.
• Knowledge of machining processes and tool materials.

Responsibilities

• Track tooling costs, lead times, and maintenance schedules.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Production line support

Fixture design

Tooling troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Tooling Engineers to collaborate with Muskegon-area manufacturers. This role focuses on tooling design, fixture creation, and active production-line support, with frequent coordination with outside shops.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience is preferred. Qualified candidates will have CAD proficiency (SolidWorks / AutoCAD), experience with GD&T, and a track record of supporting tools in manufacturing