Tooling Engineer — Tooling & Fixtures for Montague

The Pivot Group Careers; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Montague, MI to design and improve tooling for manufacturing processes. The role offers a salary range of $74,000 to $113,000 depending on experience and requires hands-on fixture/gauge design, CAD modeling, and GD&T proficiency.

This opportunity focuses on coordinating tool builds, running trials, and supporting production teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment near Montague.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tool builds and repairs with outside shops.
• 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.

Skills

Fixture design

Gauge design

CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Production support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Montague, MI to design and improve tooling for manufacturing processes. The role offers a salary range of $74,000 to $113,000 depending on experience and requires hands-on fixture/gauge design, CAD modeling, and GD&T proficiency.

This opportunity focuses on coordinating tool builds, running trials, and supporting production teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment near Montague.