Manufacturing Engineer II - Tooling

Pursuit Aerospace; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Orillia, Ontario is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to design and improve fixtures and gauges for aerospace components, supporting new product development and efficient production.

The role blends hands-on shop work with cross-functional collaboration, requiring precision, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset; applicants should have CAD/CAM experience with Siemens NX and CATIA, GD&T proficiency, and multi-axis CNC programming experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing engineering and fixture design (aerospace preferred).
• Solid understanding of CAD/CAM, GD&T, and CNC programming for multi-axis operations.
• Proficient with Siemens NX, CATIA, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design complex jigs, fixtures, gauges and tooling for aerospace components using CAD/CAM.
• Conceptualize inspection gauges (Go/No-Go, functional gauges, CMM fixtures) for aerospace geometries.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmers to develop machining strategies.
• Provide tool tryout support, coordinate with toolmakers and vendors, and maintain documentation.

Job description

Salary Range: CA$80,000.00 To CA$90,000.00 Annually

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

We’re looking for a skilled and driven Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to join our team at a fast-paced CNC machine shop serving aerospace industries. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in designing and improving manufacturing and inspection fixtures and gauges that support new product development and efficient production. This role offers a mix of hands-on engineering work, cross-functional collaboration, and process ownership — perfect for someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Location:

Orillia, Ontario

This is an Onsite position.

Responsibilities:

• 3D Tooling Design: Design complex jigs, machining fixtures (mill, lathe, EDM, grinding, and laser etc.), welding fixtures, and assembly tooling for aerospace components using CAD software (Siemens NX and CATIA).
• Gauge Design: Conceptualize and design specialized inspection gauges (e.g., Go/No-Go gauges, functional gauges, CMM holding fixtures) to verify complex aerospace geometries.
• Ergonomics & Safety: Incorporate ergonomic principles and safety standards into tool designs to ensure they are safe and efficient for shop-floor operators to use, maneuver,andload/unload.
• Material Selection: Select appropriate materials for based on working environment, weight constraints, thermal expansion properties, and durability requirements.
• Structural Analysis: Perform basic structural analysis ensure fixtures can support the cutting forces, weight and stress of heavy aerospace components without deflecting.
• Advanced GD&T Application: Strictly apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards to all tooling and gauge designs to ensure they meet stringent aerospace tolerances.
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis: Perform complex tolerance stack-up calculations to guarantee that the fixture or gauge will not consume the allowable tolerance of the actual flight part.
• Process Development: Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC Programmers to develop machining and assembly strategies, determining how the part will be held, located, and processed at each manufacturing stage.
• Tool Tryout Support: Work hands-on with the tool room, metrology lab, and production floor during the "tryout" or "buyoff" phase to troubleshoot and validate newly manufactured fixtures and gauges.
• Supplier Coordination: Liaise with external toolmakers and vendors, providing design reviews and clarifying requirements for outsourced fixture builds.
• Detailed Drafting: Create comprehensive 2D manufacturing drawings for tool fabrication, including detailed bills of materials (BOMs), hardware callouts, and assembly instructions.
• Configuration Management: Manage tooling revisions and engineering change records to ensure strict traceability.
• First Article Inspection Support: Assist the quality team during the FAI process by ensuring the checking fixtures and gauges are calibrated and functioning as intended.
• Other jobs, like preparing manufacturing engineering documents and CNC programs, assigned by engineering manager

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering and fixture designing or a related industry (aerospace experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of CAD/CAM systems, GD&T, and CNC programming for multi-axis operations.
• Proficient with shop mathematics and conventional machining processes.
• Experience with Siemens NX and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes such as EDM, grinding, plasma coatings, heat treatment, laser drilling, or welding.
• Experience working with inspection techniques and quality systems in a regulated industry.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, PFMEA, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Previous experience with airflow component processes or aerospace part validation is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle components and computer equipment.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and interact with shop floor and office personnel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 10 lbs.
• Must have close vision and color vision for reading technical documents and performing inspections.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on your employment classification - whether you're full-time, part-time, or a contractor

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.