Tooling Engineer - Whitehall Area
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Tooling Engineer | Whitehall, MI Salary Range: $70,000 - $109,
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
- 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).
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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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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.
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Listing Details
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- September 27, 2026
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