Tooling Engineer

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. The company’s portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, provides cost savings and flexibility to airline, lessor, and MRO customers. FTAI also owns and leases jet aircraft, which can facilitate acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate stable cash flows with potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Job overview

FTAI Aviation's Innovation Group is the strategic engine for developing next‑generation aviation technologies. The team supports daily operations while driving improvement initiatives that accelerate both financial and technological growth.

We are seeking a Tooling Engineer to support FTAI's aeroderivative engine development program. In this role you will design specialized tooling, support new-make parts, and provide manufacturing input early in the design process to ensure efficient and repeatable production. You will work closely with design, manufacturing and shop floor teams from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop specialized tooling for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and maintenance of aeroderivative engine components.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure new part concepts are manufacturable and aligned with tooling and production capabilities.
• Support the introduction of new part designs, including development of fixtures, jigs, gauges, lifting devices, and shop aids.
• Create detailed technical documentation such as CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Validate tooling through fit checks, capability studies, and verification of compliance with engineering requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from an accredited university.
• Five to ten years of relevant industry experience in tooling or manufacturing engineering, ideally within aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with complex GD&T and application of DFM/DFA/DFX principles.
• Familiarity with part and assembly quality inspection processes.
• Experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or CATIA.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong teamwork abilities.
• Intermediate level of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients outside Quebec, and to read and produce documentation in English as needed.

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation.
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays and parental leaves.
• Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage available on your first day of employment.
• Virtual health care (24/7 access to medical professionals).
• A Wellness Spending Account to support your wellness journey.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Medical travel insurance.
• Onsite fitness facilities at main office locations.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions and access to financial advisors.