Tooling Engineer - Zeeland Area

Tooling Engineer | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Zeeland seeking skilled Tooling Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Zeeland region seeking Tooling Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and molds.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and modification of existing production tooling.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot tooling-related issues to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets specifications.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies and materials for process improvement.
• Manage tooling specifications, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Conduct tool trials and validations to ensure performance and quality standards are met.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam) for tool design and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, stamping, die casting).
• Expertise in tool design principles, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and GD&T.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve tooling performance issues.
• Knowledge of materials science, specifically tool steels, carbides, and relevant engineering plastics.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) for tooling or prototyping.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with advanced FEA or mold flow simulation software.
• Demonstrated project management skills for tooling development lifecycle.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer, Tool Designer, Die Design Engineer, Mold Design Engineer, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Jig & Fixture Engineer, Tooling Specialist, Tool and Die Engineer, Production Tooling 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.