Tooling Engineering Tech - Aerospace Manufacturing

Saab; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan"

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness, drive tool improvements, manage inventory, and support production teams. The role interfaces between tooling engineering and production, enabling safe, efficient assembly of aircraft components.

The incumbent will audit tools, assist with tooling studies, perform testing, resolve issues, and help install new tooling projects while upholding Saab values and compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years comparable work experience.
• 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing assembly or systems installations.
• Tooling selection/application experience in manufacturing.
• Basic tooling design capabilities.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organization skills.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality regulations/standards is a plus.
• Understanding GD&T basics.
• Proficient with Excel reporting (spreadsheets).
• CAD software 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 analysis reports.
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
• Propose new tooling solutions/designs and assist in capital projects.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with our values.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's values and drive initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

STEM experience

Aircraft manufacturing

Tooling application

Tooling design

Troubleshooting tooling

Tooling testing

Machining & measurement

Organization

GD&T understanding

Excel reporting

CAD software

Initiative

Teamwork

Mobility

Lifting capability

OT availability

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness, drive tool improvements, manage inventory, and support production teams. The role interfaces between tooling engineering and production, enabling safe, efficient assembly of aircraft components.

The incumbent will audit tools, assist with tooling studies, perform testing, resolve issues, and help install new tooling projects while upholding Saab values and compliance with