Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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. As Saab continues to expand their team in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is interested in further developing knowledge in manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of production systems and working methods and influence the design work to achieve low production costs without compromising function and quality
• Contribute to the development of new technical solutions, and to the development of efficient production systems and assembly lines based on Lean principles
• Cook up Producibility Reviews
• Execute process planning for current and new products
• Develop production flows and layouts
• Drive continuous improvement for efficient production
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support
• Able to work extended or flexible schedule to support the business
• Other project tasks as assigned

Requirements

The Manufacturing Engineer must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2 years of related experience or
• Associate Degree in Engineering or related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Driven self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functional areas within an operation
• 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

Pay

$80,900 - $101,100

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support the business