Tooling Engineer - Manistee Area

Tooling Engineer | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $113,000 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 Manistee seeking skilled Tooling Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Manistee 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, jigs, fixtures, and molds.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and modification of existing production tooling.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues on the production floor to minimize downtime.
• Manage the specification, procurement, and validation of new tooling and equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality) on tooling requirements and improvements.
• Implement and maintain tooling documentation, standards, and safety protocols.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in tooling design, development, or maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX) for tool design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, machining, or die casting.
• Knowledge of tool materials, heat treatment processes, and surface finishing techniques.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with mold flow or FEA simulation software.
• Proficiency in advanced CAM programming.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes for tooling applications.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer, Tool Engineer, Tooling Design Engineer, Die Engineer, Mold Engineer, Fixture Engineer, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Tooling Specialist

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.