Tooling Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $109,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Tooling Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Battle Creek 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and optimizes tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Analyzes production issues and implements tooling solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and quality, on new product introduction and existing product improvements.
• Manages tooling lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Conducts root cause analysis of tooling failures and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Evaluates and recommends new tooling technologies and materials to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Develops and maintains detailed tooling documentation, including specifications, drawings, and maintenance procedures.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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).
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, die casting) and their associated tooling requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling issues, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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 verification (e.g., CMM, optical comparators).
• Certification in a relevant field, such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
• Experience with simulation software for mold flow analysis or structural analysis of tooling components.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, CNC Programmer, Fixture Design Engineer, Tool Designer, Production Engineer, Jig and Fixture Designer, Mold Designer, Die Design Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

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.