Manufacturing Tooling Engineering Technician

SAAB; Rankin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Technician to audit and maintain assembly tooling on the shop floor in Rankin, IL. You will support tooling studies, basic design, test and analyze tool performance, and resolve tooling issues to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Work closely with engineers and assemblers, ensuring tools are available, compliant with aerospace standards, and aligned with continuous improvement goals in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Audit and maintain assembly tooling.
• Support tooling studies and basic design.
• Test and analyze tool performance.
• Resolve tooling issues on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with engineers and assemblers.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain assembly tooling on the shop floor.
• Support tooling studies and basic design tasks as needed.
• Test and analyze tool performance; resolve tooling issues.
• Ensure tooling is available, safe and compliant with aerospace standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in tooling and processes.

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.