Tool Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• The Tooling Designer is tasked with the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing tooling solutions tailored to engineering and production needs.

• This position enhances production efficiency, quality, and safety by delivering dependable and innovative tooling designs while working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the design, fabrication, and validation stages.

• Design, develop, modify, and update tooling drawings and 3D models in line with manufacturing and engineering specifications.

• Create manufacturing and assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and support equipment utilized in production settings.

• Design and assist with tooling employed in a CNC 5-axis machining environment, focusing on the production of intricate machined components.

• Engage in tooling validation and try-out activities in partnership with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to ensure that project requirements are fulfilled.

• Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues associated with tooling design, fabrication, and implementation.

• Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and risk assessments to guarantee tooling performance and reliability.

• Support tooling manufacturing, validation, implementation, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

• Maintain tooling documentation, configuration control, and revision management.

• Contribute to cost reduction strategies and enhancements in manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety protocols, and best design practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A college diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.

• 5 to 10 years of pertinent experience in tooling design, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.

• Proficiency in CATIA V5, including experience operating within a PLM environment.

• A solid grasp of manufacturing processes, tooling fabrication, and assembly operations.

• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing techniques such as machining, assembly processes, composite materials, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and production tooling development.

• Awareness of industry standards and regulations is considered advantageous.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-focused abilities.

• Capacity to work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams and meet tight deadlines.

• Proven leadership skills and sound technical judgment.

• Detail-oriented individual with a firm commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Innovative thinker with the capability to identify and implement practical solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoying an international and multicultural work environment 🌎

• Having access to internal mobility opportunities

• Gaining valuable knowledge through continuous training 🎓

• Benefiting from a range of social benefits and advantages: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer coverage), telecare, 5 personal days, and an additional week off during the holiday season