Senior Tooling Engineer

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

Job summary

SAAB, a global defense and aerospace innovator, seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to design, optimize, and sustain tooling for machining, composite fabrication, assembly, and test. You will develop 3D models and drawings, perform tolerance and structural analyses, and lead root-cause investigations and continuous improvement to enhance reliability, throughput, and ergonomics.

This role partners with design engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers in a regulated environment to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Experience designing tooling for machining, composite fabrication, assembly, and test.
• Experience in regulated, safety-critical aerospace environments.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling and drawings.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, optimization, and lifecycle support of tooling for defense and aerospace systems.
• Develop 3D models and drawings, and perform tolerance and structural analyses.
• Drive root-cause investigations and continuous improvement to increase reliability and throughput.
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers in a regulated environment.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and Saab processes.

Skills

3D modeling

Drawing creation

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

A&D standards knowledge

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.