Position Overview
The Tooling Lead Senior is responsible for managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of all production tooling and related equipment. This role ensures tools are tracked, calibrated, properly maintained, and consistently available to support manufacturing operations. The position plays a key role in improving tooling systems, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with internal safety and quality standards while leading complex tooling projects and mentoring junior personnel.
Location: Cambridge, ON, Canada
Your Day‑to‑Day as a Tooling Lead Senior
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of production tools, including calibration, repair, replacement, and inventory tracking.
- Maintain an organized tooling inventory, control systems, and documentation.
- Coordinate calibration schedules and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory quality requirements.
- Monitor tool performance, diagnose technical issues, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement corrective actions.
- Identify tooling needs and support procurement activities, including requisition creation and vendor engagement.
- Lead tooling standardization efforts, preventive maintenance initiatives, and other cost‑saving strategies.
- Maintain a safe and organized tooling workspace in alignment with 5S principles.
- Train operators and employees on proper tooling usage, care, and return procedures.
- Lead complex tooling projects with minimal oversight and act as a subject‑matter expert.
- Provide regular updates to management regarding tooling readiness, risks, and improvement plans.
- Review and guide work performed by junior tooling personnel.
Accountabilities
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- Manage full lifecycle of production tools including calibration, repair, replacement, and inventory tracking.
- Maintain organized tooling inventory, control systems, and documentation.
- Coordinate calibration schedules and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory quality standards.
- Monitor tool performance, assess technical issues, and collaborate with engineering/maintenance to implement corrective actions.
- Identify tooling needs and support procurement activities, including requisitioning and vendor engagement.
- Lead cost‑saving initiatives through tooling standardization, preventive maintenance, and efficiency improvements.
- Maintain a safe, organized tooling workspace aligned with 5S principles.
- Train employees on proper tooling usage, care, and return procedures.
- Lead complex tooling‑related projects with minimal oversight.
- Interface with upper management regularly to provide updates on tooling readiness, risks, and improvement plans.
- Review and guide work of junior tooling personnel.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in tooling management, inventory control, maintenance coordination, or a similar environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline (preferred).
- 8–10 years of relevant manufacturing or tooling experience.
- Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
- Knowledge of calibration requirements, tooling standards, and equipment safety practices.
- Proficiency with tooling databases, asset‑tracking systems, or ERP tooling modules.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and preventive maintenance methodologies (desired).
- Experience in nuclear or regulated industries (desired).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
Secure Your Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
Work-Life Balance – Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available
Help Grow Our Team – Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000!).
Invest in Your Education – Up to $5,250 USD per year through our Educational Refund Plan.
Professional Development – Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
Your Wellness Matters – Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
A Welcoming Workplace – Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
Fun & Connection – Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee.
Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!
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At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.
The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $88000 and $129000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
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