Aerospace Tooling Technician – Manufacturing Engineering

Saab; Walton (IN); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,546,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure proper tooling support in the production system and to drive tooling improvements. You will be central between tooling engineers and the production team, auditing tools, supporting studies, and resolving tooling issues while aligning with Saab values.

The role requires an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of related experience, familiarity with GD&T, CAD software, and strong Excel reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years comparable work experience required.
• 2+ years technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
• Tooling selection/application experience in manufacturing.
• Basic tooling design knowledge.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

2+ years aircraft manufacturing

Tooling selection/application

Troubleshooting tooling

Tooling performance testing

CAD software

Excel reporting

GD&T knowledge

Independent/work in team

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

2+ years comparable work experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure proper tooling support in the production system and to drive tooling improvements. You will be central between tooling engineers and the production team, auditing tools, supporting studies, and resolving tooling issues while aligning with Saab values.

The role requires an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of related experience, familiarity with GD&T, CAD software, and strong Excel reporting.