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SOGECLAIR

Engineering and production supplier for aerospace.

Tool Design Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Toronto, ON, Canada
Remote
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A college diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
  • Five to ten years of relevant experience in tooling design, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
  • Proficiency with CATIA V5, including experience working within a product lifecycle management (PLM) environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling fabrication, and assembly operations.
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Familiarity with advanced manufacturing methods such as machining, assembly processes, composite materials, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and production tooling development.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-oriented skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and sound technical judgment.
  • Detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to identify and implement practical solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, modify, and update tooling drawings and 3D models based on manufacturing and engineering requirements.
  • Create manufacturing and assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and support equipment used in production environments.
  • Design and support tooling used in a CNC five-axis machining environment, specializing in the manufacturing of complex machined components.
  • Participate in tooling validation and try-out activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Analyze and resolve technical issues related to tooling design, fabrication, and implementation.
  • Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and risk assessments to ensure tooling performance and reliability.
  • Support tooling manufacturing, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain tooling documentation, configuration control, and revision management.
  • Contribute to cost reduction efforts and improvements in manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and best design practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

About the company

SOGECLAIR provides high added-value engineering and production services to improve safety and efficiency in mobility. Its offerings span a full product lifecycle: from design and simulation through to production, service, and end-of-life support, across sectors such as aeronautics, space, automotive, rail, and defense. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end support and a proximity, global service network that combines high-quality engineering with practical production expertise. Projects move from concept to in-service operation with ongoing lifecycle support, enabling customers to bring complex systems to market efficiently. The overarching goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient mobility worldwide by offering integrated design-to-service solutions with close, local collaboration.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 constant-currency turnover fell only 0.5%, showing underlying resilience.
  • Defence grew 28.3% in 2025 and supports diversification away from Airbus engineering.
  • Commercial aviation, business aviation, and geography diversification reduced dependence on any single market.

What critics are saying

  • SOGECLAIR is selling Airbus-dedicated engineering to Akkodis, closing targeted for Q4 2026.
  • Q1 2026 automotive revenue dropped 12.2%; Rail and Defence suffered delayed public orders.
  • Airbus concentration remains dangerous: the divestiture removes engineering scale while dependence persists through thermoplastics.

What makes SOGECLAIR unique

  • 2025 revenue rose 2.1%; EBITDA reached €18.7 million, 11.7% margin.
  • SOGECLAIR is expanding thermoplastic composites and launched a Toulouse additive manufacturing plant.
  • Management pivoted in January 2025 under Alexandre Robardey and Philippe Brel, sharpening profitability focus.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jul 22nd, 2026
Sogeclair H1 2026 turnover $87.5M down 3.1%, stable at $89.8M at constant exchange rates

Sogeclair reported consolidated turnover of €78.1 million for the first half of 2026, down 3.1% year-on-year. At constant exchange rates, turnover reached €80.2 million, declining just 0.5%. Currency fluctuations, particularly between the euro and US dollar, negatively impacted results by €2.12 million. The French mobility solutions supplier experienced mixed sector performance during the period. Commercial Aviation, representing 37.4% of turnover, grew 1.2%, whilst Business Aviation declined 6.5% due to postponed developments. Defence fell 9.2% after strong growth in the previous year. The Automotive sector dropped 3.9% amid industry challenges. Geographically, France and Asia-Pacific saw declines of 4.5% and 16.5% respectively. North America and Europe excluding France posted modest gains of 1.1% and 3.3%.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 29th, 2026
Sogeclair Q1 2026 turnover at $44.7M, down 4.6% on currency effects

Sogeclair, a French supplier of innovative mobility solutions, reported €39.6 million in consolidated turnover for Q1 2026, down 4.6% year-on-year. At constant exchange rates, turnover declined just 0.4% to €41.4 million, with currency fluctuations accounting for €1.7 million of the drop. Commercial Aviation (36.2% of turnover) fell 3.3%, whilst Business Aviation (33.7%) decreased 1.3%. The automotive sector dropped 12.2% to 7.0% of turnover, reflecting industry-wide challenges. Rail and Defence activities declined due to delayed public sector orders. Geographically, France (69% of turnover) limited its decline to 3.6%. The Americas region (23.3%) fell 4.2%, primarily due to currency effects, whilst Europe and Asia-Pacific saw sharp declines following strong growth in Q1 2025.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 11th, 2026
Sogeclair posts $181.1M turnover with EBITDA up 13% and dividend rising to $1.13 per share

Sogeclair, a supplier of innovative mobility solutions, reported consolidated turnover of €160.3 million for 2025, up 2.1% year-on-year (3.0% at constant exchange rates). EBITDA rose 13.0% to €18.7 million, representing 11.7% of turnover, whilst net profit increased 11.8% to €6.8 million. The company appointed a new president, Alexandre Robardey, and chief executive officer, Philippe Brel, in January 2025, with a focus on profitability. The group invested in industrial activities, including expanding thermoplastic composite production capacity and launching an additive manufacturing plant. Europe and Africa (75.2% of turnover) posted strong growth of 8.6%, whilst the Americas region (22.4% of turnover) saw profitability decline due to currency effects. Sogeclair's board proposed a dividend of €1.0 per share, up 4.2%.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 28th, 2026
Sogeclair revenue grows 3% to €160.3M with 18 quarters of consecutive growth

Sogeclair, a French supplier of high-value mobility solutions, reported turnover of €160.3 million for the year ending 31 December 2025, up 2.1% year-on-year (3.0% at constant exchange rates). The company is listed on Euronext Growth in Paris. Fourth-quarter turnover reached €42.9 million, marking the eighteenth consecutive quarter of growth since Q2 2021, rising 4.0% (6.4% at constant exchange rates and perimeter). Commercial aviation, representing 35.8% of turnover, grew 3.8% through customer diversification. Defence surged 28.3%, whilst business aviation declined 8.1% due to unfavourable base effects. The automotive sector remained stable at 0.3%, whilst rail grew 4.1% and space increased 6.8%. Sogeclair noted that market diversification supported growth despite geopolitical uncertainty and automotive market challenges.