Senior Tooling Engineer — Aerospace & Defense

SAAB; Fowler (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB in the United States (Indiana, Fowler) is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and lifecycle support of tooling for machining, composite fabrication, assembly, and test.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, perform tolerance and structural analyses, and drive root-cause investigations. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technology roadmaps in automation and smart tooling, all in a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing tooling for machining, composites, assembly, and test.
• Experience in regulated aerospace environments.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and detailed drawings for tooling.
• Perform tolerance and structural analyses on tooling designs.
• Lead root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and Saab processes.

Skills

3D Modeling

Tolerance Analysis

Root-Cause Investigation

Mentoring

Tools

CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

SAAB in the United States (Indiana, Fowler) is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and lifecycle support of tooling for machining, composite fabrication, assembly, and test.

You will develop 3D models and drawings, perform tolerance and structural analyses, and drive root-cause investigations. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technology roadmaps in automation and smart tooling, all in a regulated aerospace environment.