Tooling Engineering Technician - Aircraft Manufacturing

Saab; Young America (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling availability and drive tooling improvements on the production floor. You will be the link between tooling engineering and the assembly team, supporting tooling studies, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires an associate degree in STEM or equivalent experience, with 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing or tooling, and the ability to lift and work extended hours as

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM 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 and providing 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 GD&T and Excel reporting.
• CAD software experience is a plus.
• Driven, innovative and takes initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be self-mobile and able to sit/stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekend overtime when required.

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 and contribute to installation of tooling capital 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 company values in daily work.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Aircraft assembly experience

Tooling experience

GD&T knowledge

Excel reporting

Independent worker

Strong organization

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling availability and drive tooling improvements on the production floor. You will be the link between tooling engineering and the assembly team, supporting tooling studies, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires an associate degree in STEM or equivalent experience, with 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing or tooling, and the ability to lift and work extended hours as