Tooling Engineer Tech for Aircraft Manufacturing

Saab; West Middleton (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift in West Lafayette, IN to support tooling development and manufacturing technology. You will audit tools, assist with tooling studies, perform performance testing, resolve issues, and contribute to capital projects while upholding Saab’s core values.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in a STEM field or 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing, tooling design basics, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience is required.
• 2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
• Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a strong plus.
• Proficient with computer reporting incl. Excel worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area.
• Provide support for tooling studies and application.
• Conduct performance testing for tooling and provide analysis reports.
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
• Propose new tooling solutions/designs and contribute to capital projects.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience

Tools

CAD software

Excel

GD&T understanding

Machining & measurement equipment

Job description

Saab West Lafayette seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift in West Lafayette, IN to support tooling development and manufacturing technology. You will audit tools, assist with tooling studies, perform performance testing, resolve issues, and contribute to capital projects while upholding Saab’s core values.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in a STEM field or 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing, tooling design basics, and proficiency with Excel.