Tooling & Manufacturing Tech — Aircraft Systems

Saab; New Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling is supplied, maintained, and improved in a high‑tech aircraft manufacturing environment. You will bridge tooling engineers and production, supporting studies, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Ideal candidates bring STEM education or equivalent experience, tooling and GD&T knowledge, plus the ability to work independently or in a team, with willingness to extended hours when

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years comparable work experience.
• 2+ years of technical/assembly in aircraft manufacturing 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 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 in alignment with our core Company values: 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, consistently demonstrating: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Machining & measurement

Aero QA standards

GD&T basic

Excel reporting

CAD experience

Independent & team

Initiative

Physical stamina

Weekend overtime

Education

Associate Degree in STEM

2+ years comparable work experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure tooling is supplied, maintained, and improved in a high‑tech aircraft manufacturing environment. You will bridge tooling engineers and production, supporting studies, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Ideal candidates bring STEM education or equivalent experience, tooling and GD&T knowledge, plus the ability to work independently or in a team, with willingness to extended hours when