Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the 3rd Shift. The role supports tooling and manufacturing technology for the rear section of the T‑7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force.

• Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area.
• Provide support for tooling studies and applications.
• Conduct performance testing of tooling and produce technical analysis reports.
• 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.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance with aerospace standards.
• Contribute to a people‑first culture in alignment with Saab’s core values:
  Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a STEM discipline or 2+ years comparable work experience.
• Tooling selection and application experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design skills.
• Troubleshooting tooling issues and providing countermeasures for failure modes.
• Tooling performance testing and reporting.
• Ability to operate machining and measurement equipment.
• 2+ years of technical or assembly experience in aircraft manufacturing (structural assembly or systems installations is a plus).
• Understanding of aerospace quality regulations and standards (strong plus).
• Competent understanding of standard GD&T.
• Proficiency with computer reporting, including Excel worksheets.
• CAD software experience (plus).
• Driven, innovative, and takes initiative.
• Strong independent and collaborative work abilities.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds (up to 50 on occasion), and work extended hours and weekend overtime when required.
• Qualified internal candidates must be in good standing.

Starting pay rate up to $27.00 per hour.

As a federal government contractor, Saab requires all candidates to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off, including eight 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.

Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other protected category. Saab values diversity and is an affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Senators must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).