Tooling & Manufacturing Tech (Aerospace) – 3rd Shift

Saab; Sharpsville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness and drive tooling improvements on the production line. You will collaborate with tooling engineers and production teams to support mechanical assembly and tooling installations.

The role emphasizes tooling studies, performance testing, and compliance with aerospace standards, while maintaining a people-first culture and safety-conscious practices.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM discipline 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 is required.
• Basic tooling design knowledge is necessary.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues with countermeasures for failure modes.

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 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 values and behaviors.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

2+ years technical /assembly in aircra

Tooling selection / application

Basic tooling design

Troubleshooting tooling issues

Tooling performance testing

Operate machining & measurement equip

Strong organizational skills

Aerospace quality regulations

GD&T proficiency

Excel reporting proficiency

Driven, initiative

Independent vs team player

Self-mobility, sit/stand

Lift up to 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs

Overtime availability

Education

Associate Degree in STEM discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift to ensure tooling readiness and drive tooling improvements on the production line. You will collaborate with tooling engineers and production teams to support mechanical assembly and tooling installations.

The role emphasizes tooling studies, performance testing, and compliance with aerospace standards, while maintaining a people-first culture and safety-conscious practices.