Aerospace Tooling Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift

Saab

Darlington (IN)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Saab West Lafayette in West Lafayette, IN, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology in the rear-section production for the T-7A Redhawk program for the U.S. Air Force.

The role links tooling engineering with the production team and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The candidate will audit, improve tooling, manage inventory, and drive tooling studies while collaborating with a dedicated team in a

Qualifications

Associate degree in STEM or 2+ years comparable work experience.
2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
Basic tooling design.
Troubleshooting tooling issues and countermeasures.
Tooling performance testing and reporting.
Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
Strong organizational skills.
Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a plus.
Proficient with GD&T and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area.
Provide support for tooling studies and application.
Conduct tooling performance testing and provide technical reports.
Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
Propose new tooling solutions and contribute to installation of tooling capital projects.
Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
Ensure tooling compliance to aerospace standards.