Tooling Engineer - Grand Rapids Area

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Grand Rapids that are seeking skilled Tooling Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →Designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes.
• →Collaborates with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability.
• →Performs root cause analysis on tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• →Manages tooling procurement, including vendor selection and specification development.
• →Conducts tooling trials and validates performance against engineering requirements.
• →Implements and maintains tooling preventative maintenance programs.
• →Utilizes CAD/CAM software for tooling design and simulation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, and optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes, materials, and their impact on tooling performance (e.g., stamping, injection molding, casting).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex tooling issues and implement effective solutions to improve production efficiency and quality.

• Experience with CAD/CAM software for mold design and manufacturing (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, Mastercam).
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes beyond injection molding (e.g., stamping, casting, CNC machining).
• Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, optical comparators, laser scanning) for tool validation.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to perform basic stress analysis or simulations for tool performance optimization.

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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.