Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift
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
- Competent understanding of standard GD&T
- Proven proficiency with computer reporting, including excel worksheets
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
