Tooling Engineer - Cadillac Area

Tooling Engineer | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $73,000 - $112,000 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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., Solid Works, 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.

• 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.

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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.