Bombardier

Tool Designer

Bombardier$92K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship as Tool and Die Maker.
  • Thorough understanding of production procedures and tool making applications for various materials.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
  • Proficient in producing detailed reports and charts related to tooling assessments.
  • Self-sufficient with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze tools, jigs, dies, and other fixtures based on engineering specifications.
  • Determine calculations and redesign requirements for assembly jigs and fixtures.
  • Produce tool design sketches and documents, detailing materials and processes.
  • Investigate tooling problems and recommend engineering changes for production facilitation.
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to address tooling challenges and specifications.
  • Order materials and coordinate with suppliers based on project needs.
  • Maintain design schedules and ensure compliance with project costs.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid work policies available.
  • Opportunity to work for a leading company in the aerospace sector.
  • Supports professional development in mechanical design and engineering.
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 6/24/26

Requisition ID: 11757

Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5S 1W1

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

What are your contributions to the team?

  • Responsible for the design of tools, jigs, dies, masters, etc.; analyses planning information, engineering drawings, lofting and other like data.
  • Makes all determinations and computations necessary to design and/or redesign various types of assembly jigs and fixtures for inter-changeability, plaster models, masters, cutting tools, dies machining jigs, fixtures and gauges; handling and test equipment; sub assembly jigs and fixtures used for making and assembling such items as front and rear spars, bulkheads, skin assemblies, etc., machine jigs and fixtures and dies such as drill jigs and joggle dies, pierce and blank dies, progressive dies, router forms, saw fixtures, etc., modifications to plant equipment; writes tool standard texts and tooling manual texts collecting all necessary data, analyzing information received (Eng. drawings, catalogues, manuals and other like data) and produces required sketches and drawings for such standards and manuals, details all tools, callout of materials, heat treatment and the machining, fabrication and/or assembly operations to be performed; pro[1]duces tool design lofts, determines tolerance requirements; investigates tool processing reports and change requests; evaluates and determines the best course of action to alleviate tooling problems; contacts Tool Room Supervision to follow-up design adherence and assure problem free tool build; provides instructions of the safe use of tools to shop floor personnel; conducts investigations on any tool and production part related aspect; recommends engineering changes to facilitate production; contacts supervisory and other personnel in the Engineering, Planning, Production and Facilities Department and/or shops to clarify, coordinate and/or evaluate tooling problems; orders raw materials and equipment; checks with Raw Material Stores for availability of material; may contact vendor representatives; calculators, etc.; responsible for maintenance of relevant design schedules and costs; submits designs for approval. Performs other related duties as assigned


How to thrive in this role?

  • Requires a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering, or an apprenticeship as Tool and Die Maker or equivalent;
  • Requires a thorough understanding of production procedures, techniques, tool making and their applications to the production of machined, sheet metal or composite parts and products. Must be able to interpret drawings, component catalogues, textbooks and other like information.
  • Able to produce, on request, charts and reports of investigations, assessment of tooling and general procedures.
  • Works with little supervision.


The weekly wage for this position will range from CAD $1,783.24- $2,004.83 in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don't need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Job Tool Designer

Primary Location Global 5500/6500

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 11757 Tool Designer

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a multinational aerospace and transportation company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, trains, and related products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Aviation and Transportation. The Aviation segment includes business and commercial aircraft, as well as aerostructures and engineering services. The Transportation segment includes rail vehicles and related services. Bombardier was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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