Manufacturing Tooling Engineering Technician

SAAB; Galveston (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Technician to support aircraft production on-site. You will audit and maintain assembly tooling, run tooling studies, and assist with basic design to improve reliability.

You will test and analyze tool performance, resolve shop-floor 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.
• Support tooling studies and basic design activities.
• Test and analyze tool performance to identify improvements.
• Resolve tooling issues to keep production running smoothly.
• Work closely with engineers and assemblers to ensure tools are available, safe, and aerospace compliant.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Tooling studies

Basic design

Tool performance testing

Troubleshooting tooling

Cross-functional collaboration

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.