Tooling Engineer - Whitehall Area

Job Description:

Tooling Engineer | Whitehall, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Whitehall seeking skilled 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 are working with companies in Whitehall that are adding Tooling Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to ensure tooling meets product specifications and production requirements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot tooling issues, implementing corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis of tooling failures and develop preventative measures.
• Manage tooling lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Develop and maintain tooling documentation, including specifications, drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials for potential application in manufacturing.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing, and maintenance within a production environment.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) for tooling design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, stamping, die casting) and their associated tooling requirements.
• Experience with tool steels, heat treatment, surface treatments, and their application in tooling.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM software for mold design and analysis (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, Moldflow).
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes beyond injection molding, such as stamping, casting, or machining.
• Knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques for tooling validation (e.g., CMM, optical comparators).
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to speak multiple languages, particularly those common in global manufacturing (e.g., Mandarin, German).

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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 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.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Support
• Lean Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• ROOT
• Mandarin
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• SolidWorks
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Validation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Inspection
• Reliability
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• AutoCAD
• Procurement
• Materials
• Preparation
• Software
• Documentation
• Maintenance
• Design
• Engineering


Salary Package:
$ 70,000.00 - 109,000.00 (US Dollar)