Tooling Engineer - Wyoming Area

Tooling Engineer | Wyoming, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $113,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Wyoming seeking Tooling Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Wyoming 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, develop, and engineer manufacturing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Optimize existing tooling for performance, efficiency, and extended lifespan.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related production issues and failures.
• Manage and maintain tooling inventory, repair, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to define and implement tooling requirements.
• Implement new tooling technologies and materials to improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all tooling adheres to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience in tooling design, development, and manufacturing (e.g., molds, dies, jigs, fixtures).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Mastercam).
• Strong understanding of material science, including metals, plastics, and composites.
• In-depth knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, stamping, and assembly.
• Ability to apply GD&T principles for design, inspection, and quality control.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with mold flow or finite element analysis (FEA) simulation software.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstrated experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, VBA) for automation, data analysis, or CAD customization.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes for tooling components or rapid prototyping.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Engineer, Tool Design Engineer, Mold Design Engineer, Die Design Engineer, Fixture Design Engineer, Tool and Die Engineer, Manufacturing Tooling Engineer, Process Tooling Engineer

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.