Tooling Engineering Technician — 3rd Shift (Aerospace)

Saab; New Market (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Paid time off + 8 holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift in West Lafayette, IN, to ensure tooling availability and drive tooling improvements across production lines. The role links tooling engineers with the shop floor and emphasizes safety and standards compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing or a STEM degree, with hands-on tooling selection, basic design, and testing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience is required
• 2+ years of technical /assembly in aircraft manufacturing or similar is a plus
• Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting

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 new tooling capital projects
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment with core values
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards
• Champion Saab's Company values, consistently demonstrating Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

2+ years of technical /assembly in air

Tooling selection / application

Basic tooling design

Troubleshooting tooling issues

Tooling performance testing

Operate machining/measurement gear

Strong organizational skills

GD&T understanding

Proficiency with computer reporting /

Driven / initiative

Independent / team collaboration

Self-mobility

Lift up to 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs)**

Education

Associate Degree in STEM discipline

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Saab is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift in West Lafayette, IN, to ensure tooling availability and drive tooling improvements across production lines. The role links tooling engineers with the shop floor and emphasizes safety and standards compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing or a STEM degree, with hands-on tooling selection, basic design, and testing experience.