Manufacturing Tooling Engineering Technician

SAAB; Donovan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Technician in Illinois to audit and maintain assembly tooling on the shop floor, supporting aircraft production and continuous improvement. This hands-on role is on-site and focuses on reliability.

You will test and analyze tool performance, resolve tooling issues, and work closely with engineers and assemblers to ensure tools are available, safe, and compliant with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain assembly tooling on the shop floor.
• Test and analyze tool performance.
• Resolve tooling issues to support production.
• Work closely with engineers and assemblers to ensure tools are available, safe, and compliant with aerospace standards.

Job description

Join Saab as a Manufacturing Tooling Technician supporting aircraft production. You’ll audit and maintain assembly tooling, support tooling studies and basic design, test and analyze tool performance, and resolve tooling issues on the shop floor. The role works closely with engineers and assemblers to ensure tools are available, safe, and compliant with aerospace standards, improving manufacturing reliability and supporting continuous improvement in a hands-on, on-site environment.