Tooling Engineer | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Whitehall seeking experienced Tooling Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Whitehall 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

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of production tooling to ensure operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related production issues, minimizing downtime and improving efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for tooling performance, cost reduction, and extended lifespan.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to define tooling requirements for new products and processes.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through validation, including vendor selection and budget control.
• Conduct tool trials, validations, and first article inspections to ensure tooling meets specifications and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• X years of experience in tooling design, fabrication, or maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Mastercam) for design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, CNC machining, or assembly.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T, materials science, and tooling standards.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced metrology and inspection techniques.
• Proficiency in FEA or other simulation software for tool performance analysis.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes for tooling applications.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer, Tool Engineer, Tool Design Engineer, Mold Design Engineer, Die Design Engineer, Fixture Design Engineer, Jig and Fixture Engineer, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Tooling Specialist, Tooling Designer, Tooling Development Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.