Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Tooling
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Saab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician specializing in tooling for their West Lafayette, IN facility. This role involves ensuring proper tooling supply, driving improvements, managing inventory, and acting as a liaison between tooling engineers and production teams. The position requires an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years of experience in tooling selection, design, troubleshooting, and performance testing within a manufacturing setting.
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 core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
- Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
- Ensure tooling compliance to Aerospace standards.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience.
- Tooling selection / application experience in manufacturing setting.
- Basic tooling design.
- Troubleshooting tooling issues, providing countermeasures of failure modes.
- Tooling performance testing and reporting.
- Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Competent understanding of standard GD&T.
- Proven proficiency with computer reporting, including excel worksheets.
- Must be self-mobile, able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekend overtime when required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual.
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of technical /assembly in aircraft manufacturing, including structural assembly or systems installations is a plus.
- Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards is a strong plus.
- CAD software experience is a plus.
- Driven, innovative and takes initiative.
- Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Professional growth opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Work-life balance
- Business casual atmosphere
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Company
Saab
Job Posted
6 days ago
Expires
in 2 months
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
West Lafayette, United States of America
Qualification
Undergraduate
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