Manufacturing Engineer

Saab Aeronautics Indiana LLC; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,900 - 101,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off including 8..H

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab Aeronautics Indiana LLC in Indiana is seeking an engineer to contribute to production-system development, Lean-based assembly lines, and cross-functional collaboration. You will plan processes, optimize layouts, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with Saab values and supporting extended schedules as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or an associate degree with more experience), strong problem-solving and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with 2 years of related experience, or Associate degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset and proactive approach.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team across an operation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of production systems and working methods to reduce production costs without compromising function or quality.
• Develop new technical solutions and efficient production systems and assembly lines based on Lean principles.
• Coordinate producibility reviews.
• Execute process planning for current and new products.
• Develop production flows and layouts.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficient production.
• Align with Saab values and contribute to a people-first culture.
• Acknowledge potential for extended or flexible schedules as needed.
• Perform other project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem‑solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter mindset

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Associate degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of production systems and working methods and influence the design work to achieve low production costs without compromising function and quality
• Contribute to the development of new technical solutions, and to the development of efficient production systems and assembly lines based on Lean principles
• Coordinate producibility reviews
• Execute process planning for current and new products
• Develop production flows and layouts
• Drive continuous improvement for efficient production
• Contribute to a people‑first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support
• Able to work extended or flexible schedule to support the business
• Other project tasks as assigned

Compensation

$80,900-$101,100

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2 years of related experience, or Associate Degree in Engineering or related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
• Driven self‑starter with a continuous‑improvement mindset and proactive approach
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functional areas within an operation
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting
• Must be able to travel internationally

Citizenship Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Drug‑Free Workplace

Saab is a federal government contractor and requires candidates to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saab values diversity and is an affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status or any other federal, state or local protected category.