Tooling Engineer - Paw Paw Area

We partner with manufacturers across Paw Paw 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.

• →Design, develop, and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes.
• →Collaborate with production and design teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of tools.
• →Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
• →Manage tooling lifecycles, including procurement, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• →Develop and maintain tooling documentation, specifications, and CAD models.
• →Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials for potential application in production.

• 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.
• Proven expertise in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for tool design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, CNC machining) and their associated tooling requirements.
• Experience with tool life management, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting tooling issues.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and their application in tooling design and inspection.

• 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 tools and techniques for inspecting and validating tooling (e.g., CMM, optical comparators).
• Certification in a relevant field (e.g., Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship, Lean Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in a programming language for automation or data analysis (e.g., Python, VBA).

Tooling Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, CNC Programmer, Jig and Fixture Designer, Mold Designer, Die Designer, Production Engineer, Automation Engineer, Metrology Engineer

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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.