Tooling Engineer | Holland, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $109,000 depending on experience

Are 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 Holland seeking experienced Tooling Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Holland region seeking Tooling Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Optimize existing tooling for performance, efficiency, and longevity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues and failures on the production floor.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to ensure tooling meets product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage tooling maintenance, repair, and replacement schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis for tooling problems and implement preventative measures.
• Evaluate and recommend new tooling technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong understanding of tooling design principles, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for tooling design and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve tooling performance issues.
• Knowledge of materials science, metallurgy, and heat treatment for tool steels.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced simulation software (e.g., FEA, mold flow analysis).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes for tooling applications.
• Proficiency in a programming language for automation or data analysis (e.g., Python, VBA).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer, Tool Engineer, Tool Design Engineer, Die Engineer, Mold Engineer, Fixture Engineer, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Tooling Development Engineer, Tooling Specialist

Why Pivot Group

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.