Tooling Engineer Cadillac Area

Tooling Engineer Cadillac MI

Salary Range: $73000 - $112000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Cadillac seeking experienced Tooling Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Cadillac 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 tooling dies jigs and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Perform routine maintenance repair and troubleshooting of existing tooling.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and implement tooling improvements.
• Manage the procurement evaluation and qualification of new tooling from external vendors.
• Provide technical expertise and support for new product introduction (NPI) and process development.
• Conduct root cause analysis for tooling failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all tooling designs and modifications comply with safety quality and industry standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in tooling design manufacturing or engineering in a production environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD CATIA) for tool design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding stamping machining) and associated tooling principles.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot optimize and maintain production tooling.
• Knowledge of tool materials heat treatments and surface finishes.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced simulation software (e.g. mold flow analysis FEA).
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies for tooling or rapid prototyping.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with automation and robotics integration in manufacturing processes.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer Tool Design Engineer Die Design Engineer Mold Design Engineer Fixture Design Engineer Manufacturing Tooling Engineer Process Tooling Engineer Senior Tooling Engineer Tooling Development Engineer Jig and Fixture 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 strategicthey 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 searchmarket 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.