Senior Tooling Engineer

SAAB; Idaville (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and lifecycle support of tooling for defense and aerospace systems. You will translate requirements into robust tooling solutions for manufacturing, assembly, and test.

Collaborating with design, operations, quality and suppliers in a regulated environment, you will develop 3D models and drawings, perform analyses, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement and aerospace-compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience translating product and manufacturing requirements into tooling solutions.
• Proficient in developing 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with tolerance and structural analyses in aerospace environments.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement and root-cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling design, optimization, and lifecycle support.
• Collaborate with design, operations, quality and suppliers in a regulated environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technology roadmaps in automation and smart tooling.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and Saab processes.

Skills

3D modeling

Tolerance analysis

Structural analysis

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Aerospace standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier engagement

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.