Tooling engineer Jobs in Markham, ON

Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer Location : Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) Employment Type : Full-time Salary Range : CAD 120,000 – 165,000 gross / year About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Test & Instrumentation Engineer to take ownership of engineering test facilities supporting the development and certification of next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft . This is a highly hands-on, senior-level role where you will design, build, operate, and evolve test systems and facilities in a fast-moving engineering environment. Initially, you will act as the first dedicated test engineer, defining methodologies, tooling, and working principles. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve into a technical leadership and people management position . Key Responsibilities Lead overall test development activities, including test coverage, maintenance, and safety Define and influence test strategy and support the growth of the test organization Design, build, and operate engineering test rigs and facilities Perform hardware integration, assembly, and testing Operate test equipment and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis Develop test systems using first-principles and systems-led engineering approaches Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and certification teams Apply relevant aerospace standards and specifications to all test activities Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, safety, and certification requirements Act as a technical integrator between test, systems, and project teams Stay current with industry developments and emerging testing methodologies Contribute to process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability Support the future build-out and leadership of the test engineering team Requirements 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, test engineering, or instrumentation roles within aerospace or automotive environments Hands-on experience with systems development and / or hardware testing Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle activities from concept to certification Experience working with ARP4754, ARP4761 , and other relevant aerospace standards Familiarity with eVTOL certification frameworks (TCCA, FAA, EASA) is highly desirable Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving and changing requirements Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Leadership mindset with the potential to take on team management responsibilities Whats Offered Competitive salary package No fixed holiday cap Competitive group benefits plan Company stock purchase program Hybrid work options Opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace and eVTOL development If you want, I can also : Align this JD for LinkedIn sourcing Create a short candidate pitch message Adjust seniority wording (Engineer vs Lead Engineer) Create a Manatal pipeline note template for this role