Aerospace Tooling Technician — Manufacturing Engineer

Saab; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance for

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan 도움

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling is available and properly maintained on the production floor. You will drive tooling improvements, manage inventory, and serve as the link between tooling engineers and production in West Lafayette.

Responsibilities include auditing tools, supporting tooling studies, conducting performance testing, and resolving tooling issues.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience is required.
• 2+ years of technical /assembly in aircraft manufacturing, including structural assembly or systems installations is a plus.
• Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues, providing countermeasures of failure modes.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a strong plus.
• Competent understanding of standard GD&T.
• Proven proficiency with computer reporting, including Excel worksheets.
• CAD software experience is a plus.
• Driven, innovative and takes initiative.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
• Must be self-mobile, able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekend overtime when required.

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

Organizational skills

Tooling knowledge

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Self-motivated / independent

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Machining equipment operation

Measurement tools

Excel

Job description

Saab West Lafayette seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling is available and properly maintained on the production floor. You will drive tooling improvements, manage inventory, and serve as the link between tooling engineers and production in West Lafayette.

Responsibilities include auditing tools, supporting tooling studies, conducting performance testing, and resolving tooling issues.