Tooling Engineer Technician – Aircraft Manufacturing

Saab; Galveston (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness and drive tooling improvements on the production line for the T-7A Redhawk program. The role acts as a bridge between tooling engineers and production, supporting studies, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong Excel reporting, CAD experience a plus, and the

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM or 2+ years related experience.
• 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing assembly or installations is a plus.
• Tooling selection & application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing & reporting.
• Ability to operate machining & measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a strong plus.
• GD&T proficiency.
• Proficient with computer reporting (Excel).
• CAD software experience is a plus.
• Driven, innovative and takes initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be self-mobile, sit/stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aircraft manufacturing

Tooling experience

GD&T

Excel reporting

CAD software

Machining equipment

Team collaboration

OT willingness

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Measuring equipment

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness and drive tooling improvements on the production line for the T-7A Redhawk program. The role acts as a bridge between tooling engineers and production, supporting studies, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong Excel reporting, CAD experience a plus, and the