Associate Supplier Development Engineer

Moog•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking an Associate Supplier Development Engineer to join the Space Propulsion Supply Chain team. The role is an onsite position in the Buffalo, New York area and reports to the Strategic Sourcing Manager. The engineer serves as a technical bridge between Moog’s internal teams and its local supplier base, working with Operations, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Design, and Product Engineering to ensure suppliers have the capabilities, capacity, and process controls needed for space propulsion programs. The role uses manufacturing and machining knowledge, interpersonal skills, and a continuous-improvement orientation to influence supplier selection, operational readiness, and long-term supply resilience. The engineer supports supplier qualification and management, technical communication, process improvement, new product launches, and design for manufacturability. The posting states that the position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; alternatively, an Associate’s degree, preferably in one of those fields, with four or more years of relevant experience.
Strong foundational knowledge of machining and inspection techniques for metallic parts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in lean, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related area.
Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
Knowledge of GD&T, precision machining, and advanced materials.

Responsibilities

Assess supplier capacity, capabilities, technical health, and readiness to support sourcing decisions.
Maintain sub-tier supplier maps, supplier visit reports, and supplier health records for risk monitoring and trend analysis.
Build and maintain transparent relationships that align suppliers with Moog’s technical and business objectives.
Serve as the primary engineering contact for supplier technical inquiries, change requests, and escalations.
Drive lean manufacturing practices, yield improvements, process controls, and waste elimination at supplier locations.
Ensure suppliers are production-ready for new product launches and ramp activities; support qualification and handoff.
Partner with design and engineering teams to improve manufacturability and reduce cost and risk.
Provide technical leadership in cross-functional interactions and represent Moog at supplier sites and review boards.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental coverage.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee-led Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
Additional site-specific benefits, including an on-site wellness center, walking trails, and employee engagement activities.