Tooling Engineer - Otsego Area

We partner with manufacturers across Otsego seeking Tooling Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

• →Designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and jigs for manufacturing processes.
• →Collaborates with design and production teams to optimize tooling for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• →Conducts root cause analysis of tooling failures and implements corrective actions.
• →Manages tooling inventory, maintenance schedules, and procurement processes.
• →Evaluates new tooling technologies and materials to improve efficiency and product quality.
• →Develops and maintains tooling documentation, including specifications, drawings, and maintenance procedures.

• 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.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for designing and analyzing tooling.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes, materials, and their impact on tooling performance.
• Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.

• Experience with CAD/CAM software for mold design and manufacturing (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, Mastercam).
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes beyond injection molding, such as stamping, casting, or machining.
• Knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques for tooling validation (e.g., CMM, optical comparators).
• Certification in a relevant area like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or a specific CAD/CAM platform.

Tooling Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, CNC Programmer, Fixture Design Engineer, Tool and Die Maker, Production Engineer, Jig and Fixture Designer, CAD/CAM Engineer, Machining Engineer

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.