Project Manager – Aerospace Tooling

**Location:** Mirabel, Quebec, Canada **Industry:** Aerospace **Employment Type:** Full-time **Job Description** ------------------- AAA Canada is currently seeking a **Project Manager – Aerospace Tooling** to support the production activities of one of its major clients in the aerospace industry in Mirabel, Quebec. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the definition, acquisition, implementation, and maintenance follow-up of tooling and fixtures required for aerospace structural assembly. You will work closely with production teams, manufacturing methods, manufacturing engineering, and suppliers to ensure the performance, compliance, and availability of production equipment. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ * Manage tooling projects from initial requirements analysis through production implementation. * Oversee the entire lifecycle of tooling and fixtures, including design, acquisition, installation, certification, maintenance, and replacement. * Analyze technical requirements from production and manufacturing methods teams to develop appropriate solutions. * Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and risk management plans. * Design or coordinate the development of tooling solutions and prototypes for aerospace manufacturing. * Review and approve supplier technical drawings and tooling modifications. * Coordinate with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables. * Supervise equipment installations, industrial transfers, and commissioning activities. * Identify and implement technical improvements in collaboration with production and engineering teams. * Ensure tooling compliance with technical requirements, aerospace standards, and occupational health and safety regulations. * Maintain accurate technical documentation, project schedules, and progress indicators. **Qualifications and Requirements** ----------------------------------- **Education and Experience** * College diploma in tooling design, university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Product Design, or a related field. * Minimum of **5 years of experience** in manufacturing methods, tooling design, or tooling management. * Experience in mechanical manufacturing and industrial equipment design. * Experience in the aerospace industry and technical support for production operations. * Membership with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is considered an asset. **Technical Skills** * Strong understanding of aerospace assembly processes and associated tooling. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation. * Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and technical requirements. * Understanding of manufacturing process plans, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance stack-up analysis. * Knowledge of tooling inspection and certification principles. * Proficiency in **CATIA V5, SAP, and Microsoft Office**. * Knowledge of i