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Our Tool Designers are accountable for designing Jigs & Fixtures for use in aircraft assemblies, sub-assemblies and tools for detail parts. These designs assist in the manufacturing process to ensure that our aircraft build conforms to the Type Design.

Key Responsibilities: Design assembly fixtures; rubber press form blocks; welding jigs; check fixture, gauges, and any other tools used to support production activity

Develop and maintain a record of materials, detailed assembly & component drawings

Review designs and drawings from peers and provide feedback

Create 3D parametric CAD models of tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges using SolidWorks

Monitor and control tool development process from concept to release into production

Ensure compliance with applicable specifications and standards

Communicate and coordinate internally and with our vendors

Capable of supporting multiple projects at different stages of maturity





Perform any other related project or task as required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in tooling design

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied sciences and or a Tech Diploma or equivalent

Must have experience in Solidworks parametric design including complex assemblies

Proficient in interpretation of drawings Conditions: Shift work may be required based on company requirements

Work to be performed in noisy and often warm production areas, including working with chemicals — all PPE is required at all times

Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 40 lbs

This position requires the ability to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time

Eyesight must be sufficient to be able to read fine print and blueprint details

📌 Tool Designer (Sidney)
🏢 De Haviland Aircraft of Canada
📍 Sidney