Tooling Innovation Technician - Aerospace Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan"(a

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette in Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift. You will ensure the production system is properly supplied with tooling, drive tooling improvements, manage inventory and compliance, and act as a bridge between tooling engineers and the production team.

Responsibilities include auditing tools, supporting tooling studies, conducting performance testing, and proposing new tooling solutions while aligning with Saab values.

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 a manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with 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.
• Competent understanding of GD&T.
• Proven proficiency with computer reporting, including Excel worksheets.
• CAD software experience is a plus.
• Driven and takes initiative; able to work independently and in a team.
• Must be self-mobile; sit/stand for long periods; lift up to 25 lbs regularly, 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability 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/designs and contribute to installation of tooling capital projects.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.
• Champion Saab's Company values and demonstrate Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tooling experience

GD&T

Excel reporting

Machining tools

Aerospace standards

Troubleshooting tooling

Tooling testing

Independent worker

Organizational skills

CAD basics

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Saab West Lafayette in Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift. You will ensure the production system is properly supplied with tooling, drive tooling improvements, manage inventory and compliance, and act as a bridge between tooling engineers and the production team.

Responsibilities include auditing tools, supporting tooling studies, conducting performance testing, and proposing new tooling solutions while aligning with Saab values.