Tool Design Engineer

TASKS YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH

The Tooling Designer is responsible for designing, modifying, and maintaining manufacturing tooling solutions based on engineering and production requirements. This role supports production efficiency, quality, and safety by delivering reliable and innovative tooling designs while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams throughout the design, fabrication, and validation process.

• Design, develop, modify, and update tooling drawings and 3D models based on manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Create manufacturing and assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs and support equipment used in production environments.
• Design and support tooling used in a CNC 5-axis machining environment, specializing in the manufacturing of complex machined components.
• Participate in tooling validation and try-out activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues related to tooling design, fabrication, and implementation.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and risk assessments to ensure tooling performance and reliability.
• Support tooling manufacturing, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain tooling documentation, configuration control, and revision management.
• Contribute to cost reduction efforts and improvements in manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and best design practices.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS

Qualifications

• College diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in tooling design, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 including experience working within a PLM environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing methods such as machining, assembly processes, composite materials, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and production tooling development.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-oriented skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and sound technical judgment.
• Detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

SOGECLAIR promotes diversity and inclusion as part of essential elements of its performance and is committed to recruiting without discrimination.

Our recruitment process:

A quick pre-qualification phone interview

A technical and HR interview

A second technical interview (optional)

Welcome aboard!

Benefits

Working at SOGECLAIR also means :

• 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

Learn more about us :

With over 60 years of expertise, SOGECLAIR is a provider of innovative solutions for more sustainable and safer mobility. Present internationally, SOGECLAIR has expanded its expertise beyond borders, thus enhancing its capacity to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

Our values:

• Trust and teamwork
• Performance and innovation
• Responsibility and commitment
• Fairness and business ethics ⚖️

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING  strengthens and develops engineering projects within the group, characterized by a diversity of expertise areas. As a human-scale company, SOGECLAIR and its expert teams offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from R&D phases to service support.

Our expertise:  aerostructures and systems installation, aircraft cabin interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence and environmental transition.

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