Tooling Engineering Technician for Aircraft Manufacturing

Saab; Stockwell (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician on a 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology for the rear-section assembly of the T-7A Redhawk program in Indiana. You will audit tooling, run performance tests, and collaborate with tooling engineers to improve processes.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years in aircraft assembly; ability to operate machining/measurement equipment; CAD experience is a plus. Must be a U.S.

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 countermeasures for failures.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a plus.
• Proficient with computer reporting (Excel).
• Metalworking 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 analysis reports.
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
• Propose new tooling solutions/designs and assist with installation of tooling projects.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.

Skills

Tooling experience

Tooling selection

Troubleshooting tooling

Tooling performance testing

Excel proficiency

CAD software

Machining & measurement tools

Organizational skills

Aerospace standards

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician on a 3rd shift to support tooling and manufacturing technology for the rear-section assembly of the T-7A Redhawk program in Indiana. You will audit tooling, run performance tests, and collaborate with tooling engineers to improve processes.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years in aircraft assembly; ability to operate machining/measurement equipment; CAD experience is a plus. Must be a U.S.