Saab
defense and security
ManufacturingEngineeringTechnician-3rdShift
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“Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 3rd Shift at Saab. Skills: Tooling, Manufacturing, Technical analysis. Audit and maintain proper tools. Provide support for tooling studies”
What You'll Achieve.
Tool life optimization
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting tooling issues; Investigate and resolve tooling issues
3rd Shift, Self-mobile, Sit or stand for long periods, Lift up to 25 pounds, Lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, Work extended hours, Weekend overtime, Pass a pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Competent understanding of standard GD&T, Proven proficiency with computer reporting, including excel worksheets, 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, U. S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual
Nice to Have
2+ years of technical /assembly in aircraft manufacturing, including structural assembly or systems installations, Understanding aerospace quality regulations and standards, CAD software experience
What You'll Do.
Audit and maintain proper tools
Provide support for tooling studies
Conduct performance testing for tooling
Investigate and resolve tooling issues
Calibrate and maintain tooling
Propose new tooling solutions
Contribute to installation of new tooling
Assist assemblers with proper tool use
Ensure tooling compliance to standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integral link between tooling engineer and production team; Work well collaboratively in a team setting
Full Job Description
### **Job Description:** 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. Responsibilities include: * 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 Compensation: Starting pay rate up to $27.00 per hour The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training. ### **Skills and Experience:** * Bachelor or Associate Degree in STEM discipline _OR_ 2+ years comparable w
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