Tooling Designer / Concepteur Outillage

Do you have experience in industrial equipment? Have you worked in the industrial or aerospace sectors and are looking to take the next step in your career? This role is for you!

The A220 Commercial Aircraft Program is looking for a Tooling Designer to join our tooling team based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada).

You will be part of the Tooling team responsible for developing order & design new tooling for the a220 FAL's.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone's throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service.
• Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Conceptualize technical solutions, 3D modeling, concept reviews, and drafting/2D drawing creation. In addition, ensure: DFM - Design for Manufacturing, Cycle time and ergonomics, Reliability and maintainability, Compliance with safety standards;
• Interpret, validate, and enforce drawings, specifications, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturability requirements (DFM/DFA);
• Act as lead orchestrator during multidisciplinary design reviews, facilitate meetings, and ensure the engagement of internal stakeholders;
• Attend external and internal tooling buy-offs, validate process repeatability/capability, track non-conformities, and mandate required corrective actions;
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule external engineering services. Ensure the quality of technical documentation;
• Ensure strict compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, operational ergonomics, and internal regulations.
• Ensure complete receipt of technical deliverables (native CAD files, 2D drawings, parts lists/BOMs, maintenance manuals);
• Rapidly take charge of line-stop issues, establish and clearly communicate the action plan with the multidisciplinary team;
• Apply structured methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D) to resolve recurring tooling issues;
• Orchestrate internal workforce and external stakeholders during equipment interventions;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operations and internal customers during Andon events;
• Propose and design modifications or optimizations on existing tooling to increase production line efficiency and reliability.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a College Diploma (DEC) in Mechanical Engineering with strong relevant experience;
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) (an asset or required depending on job level);
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial sector, ideally in mechanical tooling design, modification, and management;
• Mastery of tooling design best practices and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T);
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor) and a PDM/PLM system;
• Mastery of French (spoken and written). Good level of English (an asset or required to interact with external suppliers);
• Ability to lead and direct multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers without direct authority;
• Ability to perform in a high-paced environment and react effectively under pressure during line stops;
• Rigor, method, and autonomy in project monitoring and problem-solving;
• Openness to change and flexibility in execution.