Senior Tooling Engineer

SAAB; Alamo (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead design, optimization, and lifecycle support of tooling for advanced defense and aerospace programs. You will translate manufacturing requirements into safe, reliable tooling for machining, composites, assembly, and test within a regulated, safety-critical environment.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, perform tolerance analyses, drive root-cause investigations, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to technology roadmaps in

Qualifications

• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot tooling for machining and assembly in aerospace.
• Experience with 3D modeling, tolerancing, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and drawings and perform tolerance analyses.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Job description

SAAB is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and lifecycle support of complex tooling for advanced defense and aerospace systems within our Engineering & Design organization. In this role, you will translate product and manufacturing requirements into robust, safe, and maintainable tooling solutions for machining, composite fabrication, assembly, and test. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. Responsibilities include developing 3D models and drawings, performing tolerance and structural analyses, driving root-cause investigations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, throughput, and ergonomics. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to technology roadmaps in automation and smart tooling, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and Saab processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical programs in a global, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on long-term security and technical excellence.