Tooling Engineer - Lansing Area

Job Description:Tooling Engineer | Lansing, MISalary Range: $76,000 - $116,000 depending on experienceAre you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for designing and improving tooling for manufacturing processes? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Lansing seeking experienced Tooling Engineers.The OpportunityWe are partnering with organizations in Lansing that are seeking Tooling Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and molds.Oversee the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of production tooling.Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and implement corrective actions.Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure tooling meets specifications.Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for tooling.Manage new tooling procurement, vendor relations, and project timelines.Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance and lifespan.Recommended QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.Strong proficiency in CAD/CAM software for tool design and analysis.In-depth knowledge of tooling design principles, manufacturing processes, and materials science.Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex tooling issues.Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and metrology tools.Bonus QualificationsExperience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or mold flow simulation software.Familiarity with Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) for prototyping or tooling inserts.Certification or practical experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies applied to tooling processes.Hands-on experience with toolroom equipment, such as CNC machining, EDM, or grinding.Project management experience leading tooling development or improvement initiatives.Job Titles That Should ApplyTool Design Engineer, Die Designer, Mold Designer, Fixture Designer, Tool Maker, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Tooling Specialist, Jig and Fixture EngineerWhy Pivot GroupThe 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.Required Skills:• Performance• Resume• Offers• 3D• Support• Lean Manufacturing• Development• Industrial Engineering• Six Sigma• Analysis• Salary• Hiring• Partnerships• Corrective Actions• Compensation• Timelines• Continuous Improvement• Manufacturing• Specifications• Procurement• Materials• Preparation• Software• Maintenance• Design• Engineering• Project Management• Science• ManagementSalary Package: