SENIOR MOULD DESIGNER (DESIGNER – LEVEL 3)
Engineering | Automotive Tooling | On-site, Ontario
A leading Tier 1 automotive tooling manufacturer is looking for an
advanced Mould Designer to join its Engineering team. If you live and
breathe complex tool design and want to work on high-visibility exterior
tooling programs for a global customer base, this is your seat.
In this role you'll design moulds, fixtures and components from part
drawings, math data or verbal specs, including complex, non-routine
work — using advanced CAD. You'll own single-tool projects, mentor
junior designers, and have a real voice in how tools get built.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design fascia tooling (hidden parting line and conventional) and trim tooling — rockers, claddings, wheel flares and more
- Own single-tool design projects end to end
- Design water, boring mill and 3D contour features, collaborating across disciplines so design-for-manufacture is always considered
- Run part feasibility studies on upcoming programs — cooling, steel condition, proper draft, the works
- Review tool designs from external partners and give the feedback that keeps quality where it needs to be
- Partner with estimating and program managers on new tooling and engineering-change quotes
- Manage engineering changes — preparing and issuing files internally and to outside partners
- Lead and document internal and external design reviews
- Mentor Trainee, Level 1 and Level 2 designers to grow the whole team
- Benchmark new tooling and equipment and provide sharp, timely feedback
- Work cross-functionally with Design, Machining, Build, Scheduling and Management to hit program timing
- Support Continuous Improvement, lean manufacturing and ISO-9001 quality systems
- Travel occasionally for benchmarking, investigation or training
WHAT YOU BRING
- Completion of the Designer Level 2 training matrix (or equivalent advanced tool-design experience)
- Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX Mold Wizard across all facets of tool design
- Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude
- A strategic problem-solver who stays sharp under pressure
- Solid communication skills, written and verbal
- Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Grade 12 diploma required; a college diploma or degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience) is an asset
WHO THRIVES HERE
- Self-motivated team players with a positive, service-oriented mindset
- Designers who take pride in their work and want to keep leveling up
- People who collaborate well and lift the team around them
This is a hands-on role with real ownership, strong mentorship, and the
kind of complex tooling work that keeps the job interesting. If that
sounds like you, we'd like to talk.
