Senior Tooling Engineer

SAAB; Covington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in Indiana seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead the design, optimization and lifecycle support of tooling for machining, composite fabrication, assembly and test in a regulated, safety-critical environment.

You will translate product and manufacturing requirements into robust tooling solutions, develop 3D models, perform tolerance analyses and mentor junior engineers, contributing to roadmaps in automation and smart tooling.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting complex tooling for aerospace/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D modeling and drawings of tooling.
• Perform tolerance and structural analyses and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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.