Tooling Engineer - Niles Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Niles area that seek skilled Tooling Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →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.

• 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.
• Hands-on experience with fixture and gauge design.
• Proficiency in CAD software for tool and part modeling.

• Familiarity with CNC programming.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training.
• Project management experience for tool builds.
• Experience with tool room equipment and repair.
• Experience with injection molding or stamping tooling.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.