Aerospace Tooling Technician — Manufacturing Engineer

Saab; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase program

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness and drive tooling improvements in aircraft assembly. The role links tooling engineers with production and supports tooling studies and installation of new capital projects.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of relevant work, with experience in tooling and aerospace standards, plus strong Excel skills and a willingness to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years relevant experience required.
• 2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing preferred.
• Tooling selection/application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design capabilities.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues and proposing countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel reporting; CAD 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 tooling capital projects.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's values in daily activities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tooling selection

Aircraft manufacturing

GD&T understanding

Excel proficiency

Troubleshooting tooling

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

2+ years related experience

Tools

CAD software

Measurement equipment

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness and drive tooling improvements in aircraft assembly. The role links tooling engineers with production and supports tooling studies and installation of new capital projects.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of relevant work, with experience in tooling and aerospace standards, plus strong Excel skills and a willingness to work extended hours.