Design Manufacturing Engineer

Moog • Buffalo, NY

4d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Our Space Sector is looking for a hands-on Design Manufacturing Engineer to join the Actuation and Avionics ForgeWorks Team. This role will support the A&A Engineering Lab and the ForgeWorks rapid-response cell. Primary focus is rapid diagnosis, containment, prototyping, and validation of mechanical and electromechanical assembly issues on the production floor and in the lab. The role bridges short-term field fixes with durable engineering solutions, participates in lab testing and fixture/tool design, and supports small build activities. ForgeWorks is an embedded, on-floor rapid-response engineering cell and a subset of the FastWorks group. Its mission is to minimize downtime by quickly diagnosing and containing assembly and tooling issues, deploying temporary field-tested fixes to keep production running, then partnering with product and manufacturing engineering to formalize durable solutions. ForgeWorks owns JIRA intake and ticket updates, uses on-floor engagement (Gemba/walkups) to prioritize work, and provides clear traceability from problem report through validation and handoff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering lab environments with mechanical assembly and tooling work.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information
• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical repairs/modifications: helicoil/tap work, bearing swaging/pressing, basic machining, and fixture assembly.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and safe use of shop equipment (presses, drill presses, vertical mills, crimpers, torque tools).
• Comfortable in both shop/floor and lab environments; able to lift and maneuver fixtures and assemblies.
• Strong troubleshooting aptitude and ability to rapidly diagnose assembly/process issues with technicians.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documentation and handoffs.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electromechanical assemblies, hydraulics, or actuator testing.
• Familiarity with basic test instrumentation (multimeter, oscilloscope) or DAQ fundamentals.
• Basic CAD skills for quick fixture/tool drawings (e.g., NX).
• Experience with JIRA or similar ticketing systems and OP sheet documentation.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing) and machining practices.
• Knowledge of lathe and mill operation (manual or CNC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage on-floor issues and walk-ups: diagnose root cause with technicians and implement temporary containment to keep production running.
• Foster strong communication and teamwork with engineering technicians to ensure smooth knowledge transfer, effective problem-solving, and aligned execution on containment and long-term solutions.
• Design, fabricate, and test rapid prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and tooling (including 3D printing and machine-room equipment).
• Perform or learn to perform hands-on mechanical tasks such as helicoil installation, bearing swaging, press fits, basic machining, riveting, fastening, and fixture assembly.
• Execute lab test setups and data collection with the Lab Manager: cabling, fixturing, hydraulics, power, instrumentation, and basic DAQ use.
• Create clear OP sheet notes, own and update JIRA tickets from intake through handoff, and document temporary fixes and formalized solutions.
• Formalize validated fixes into repeatable builds or prepare full handoff packages (prints, BOM, cost/benefit, test data) for product/manufacturing engineering.
• Maintain lab and on-floor tool cleanliness and organization; assist with inventory and basic provisioning.
• Collaborate with supply chain, A&T, and product teams to evaluate manufacturability, cost, and long-term stability of solutions.
• Support ad-hoc small box builds or short-run assemblies as required.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level