Tooling Engineering Technician for Aerospace Manufacturing

Saab; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness in assembly areas for the T-7A Redhawk program. You will support tooling studies, conduct tests, and drive improvements while assisting assemblers and maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes tool inventory control, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and production teams. Overtime may be required to support critical build milestones.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM required or 2+ years comparable work experience.
• 2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing is a plus.
• Tooling selection / application experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design experience.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations is a plus.
• GD&T understanding.
• Proficient with computer reporting (Excel).
• 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 support tooling capital projects.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's values in daily work.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Associate Degree in STEM

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tooling selection / application

Basic tooling design

Troubleshooting tooling issues

Tooling performance testing

Operate machining & measurement tools

Strong organizational skills

GD&T knowledge

Excel proficiency

CAD software experience

Self-motivated / proactive

Team collaboration

Physical stamina for lifting

Willingness for overtime

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Measurement equipment

Excel

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness in assembly areas for the T-7A Redhawk program. You will support tooling studies, conduct tests, and drive improvements while assisting assemblers and maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes tool inventory control, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and production teams. Overtime may be required to support critical build milestones.