Tooling Engineer - Monroe Area

Salary Range: $68,000 - $107,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in tooling engineering? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Monroe area seeking Tooling Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Tooling Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Monroe in Monroe County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Dundee, Flat Rock, Carleton, and Rockwood.

We partner with organizations in the Monroe area that seek Tooling Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

• Review tool designs and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Coordinate tool builds and repairs with outside shops.
• Track tooling costs, lead times, and maintenance schedules.
• Run trials on new tools and document results.
• Update tooling drawings and records after changes.
• Support production teams with tooling setup and adjustments.
• Design and build fixtures, jigs, and gauges for production lines.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems during production runs.

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with fixture and gauge design.
• Proficiency in CAD software for tool and part modeling.
• Knowledge of machining processes and tool materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience supporting active production lines.

• Familiarity with CNC programming.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training.
• Project management experience for tool builds.
• Experience with tool room equipment and repair.
• Experience with injection molding or stamping tooling.

• Fixture Design Engineer
• Tooling Specialist
• Die Engineer
• Mold Design Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Tool Design Engineer
• Process Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.