Tooling Engineering Tech - 3rd Shift (Aerospace)

Saab; Chalmers (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

8 holidays PTO

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase program

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling is properly supplied to the production line and to drive tooling improvements. You will support tooling studies, perform performance testing, and collaborate with the tooling engineer and production team to resolve issues.

You should have an Associate Degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of aircraft manufacturing experience, with knowledge of GD&T and proficiency in 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 plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T is helpful.
• Proficient with Excel reporting.
• CAD experience is a plus.

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.
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
• Propose new tooling solutions/designs and contribute to installation of tooling projects.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with company values.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's values and work ethic.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tooling know-how

Troubleshooting

Performance testing

GD&T

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Self-mobility

Education

Associate Degree in STEM OR 2+ years experience

Tools

Excel

CAD

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling is properly supplied to the production line and to drive tooling improvements. You will support tooling studies, perform performance testing, and collaborate with the tooling engineer and production team to resolve issues.

You should have an Associate Degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of aircraft manufacturing experience, with knowledge of GD&T and proficiency in Excel.