Associate Supplier Development Engineer

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

4d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Space team is seeking an Associate Supplier Development Engineer to join the Space Propulsion Supply Chain team. The role serves as a technical bridge between Moog’s internal teams and its local supplier base, helping ensure suppliers have the capabilities, capacity, and process controls required to support space propulsion programs. The position collaborates with Operations, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Design, and Product Engineering, and contributes to supplier selection, operational readiness, and long-term supply resilience. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and reports to the Strategic Sourcing Manager. It 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 and 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 supplier relationships aligned with Moog’s technical and business objectives.
Serve as the primary engineering contact for supplier technical inquiries, change requests, and escalation management.
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 when interfacing with cross-functional teams and represent Moog at supplier sites and review boards.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities.
401(k) matching.
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 benefit coverages.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee-led Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
On-site wellness center at some sites.
Walking trails and employee engagement activities at some sites.