Senior Tooling Engineer

SAAB; Walton (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in Walton, Indiana, seeks a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and lifecycle support of complex tooling for defense and aerospace systems. You will translate product and manufacturing requirements into robust tooling solutions for machining, composite fabrication, assembly, and test.

The role involves developing 3D models and drawings, performing tolerance analyses, driving root-cause investigations, and leading continuous improvement to increase reliability,

Qualifications

• Lead design, optimization, and lifecycle support of tooling for aerospace systems.
• Collaborate with design, operations, quality, and suppliers in a regulated environment.
• Experience translating product requirements into robust tooling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and drawings for tooling components.
• Perform tolerance and structural analyses to ensure reliability.
• Drive root-cause investigations to address tooling issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, throughput, and ergonomics.
• 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

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Mentoring

Automation & Smart Tooling

Aerospace Standards

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.