Tool Design Engineer (Remote)

About the role

Sogeclair Digital Engineering is hiring a Tool Design Engineer (also called Tooling Designer) for a remote position. The designer creates, modifies and maintains manufacturing tooling solutions that support production efficiency, quality and safety, working closely with cross-functional teams through design, fabrication and validation.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Design tooling for a CNC 5-axis machining environment, focusing on complex machined components.
• Take part in tooling validation and try-outs with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers to meet project requirements.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues, and run design reviews, tolerance analyses and risk assessments.
• Support tooling manufacturing, validation, implementation and continuous improvement, and maintain tooling documentation, configuration control and revisions.
• Help reduce costs and improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality, and comply with industry standards and safety requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing or industrial production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling fabrication and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CATIA V5, including experience in a PLM environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with machining, assembly, composite materials, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and production tooling development.
• Problem-solving, teamwork, leadership and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

What we offer

• International and multicultural work environment.
• Internal mobility opportunities and continuous training.
• RRSP with employer contribution, group insurance with 50% employer coverage, telecare, 5 personal days and an extra week off during the holidays.