Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift

Saab•West Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saab in West Lafayette, IN, you have the opportunity to join a team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. This flagship facility utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and leverage research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio. The Saab West Lafayette operation is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician (3rd Shift) who is interested in further developing knowledge in tooling and manufacturing technology. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will be responsible for ensuring that the production system is properly supplied with calibrated tools while driving tooling improvements and will be an integral link between the tooling engineer and the production team in West Lafayette.

Requirements

Bachelor or Associate Degree in STEM discipline OR 2+ years comparable work experience is required.
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
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
Competent understanding of standard GD&T
Proven proficiency with computer reporting, including excel worksheets
CAD software experience is a plus
Driven, innovative and takes initiative
Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting
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 as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of technical /assembly in aircraft manufacturing, including structural assembly or systems installations
Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards
CAD software experience

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
Calibrate and maintain tooling for tool life optimization
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
Other tasks as assigned