Aerospace Tooling Technician – 3rd Shift, Manufacturing

Saab; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology in aerospace production. You will ensure tooling readiness, drive improvements, manage inventory, and serve as a link between the tooling engineer and the production team.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of related aircraft manufacturing experience, plus experience with tooling selection, basic tooling design, GD&T, and Excel

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years comparable work experience is required.
• 2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
• Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with 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 computer reporting including Excel
• CAD software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area
• Provide support for tooling studies and application
• Conduct performance testing for tooling and provide technical analysis reports and testing
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues
• Propose new tooling solutions/ designs and contribute to installation of new tooling capital projects
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment with our core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards
• Champion Saab's Company values, consistently demonstrating: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Tooling management

Troubleshooting tooling issues

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excel reporting

GD&T understanding

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

2+ years related aircraft manufacturing experience

Tools

CAD software

Machining equipment

Measurement equipment

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology in aerospace production. You will ensure tooling readiness, drive improvements, manage inventory, and serve as a link between the tooling engineer and the production team.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of related aircraft manufacturing experience, plus experience with tooling selection, basic tooling design, GD&T, and Excel