Director of Product Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI)
About The Position
Moog's Military Aircraft Group in East Aurora is seeking a Director of Product Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is responsible for leading the site in ensuring product integrity, producibility, and performance throughout their lifecycle, from concept to production and ongoing support. The Director will drive Product Engineering and NPI strategies for successful product launches, maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction. This involves leading cross-functional efforts with Design Engineering, Fabrication, Assembly & Test, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to ensure products are designed, produced, and sustained for long-term success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in engineering or similar (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years in product engineering/NPI or similar in regulated, high‑reliability, or complex manufacturing.
- 5+ years managing engineering teams or managers.
- Strong record of driving results, improving performance, and leading change in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to set and execute strategic objectives across functions, sites, and divisions.
- Budgeting and cost control experience.
- Solid technical and business judgment to resolve complex product and production issues.
- Clear communicator of technical/project information to customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Experience bringing products from R&D to production readiness.
- Knowledge of product testing, validation, and production test systems.
- Strong process leadership, relationship building, and cross‑functional influencing (often without direct authority).
- Experience defining engineering requirements, specifications, and test strategies.
- Ability to balance technical depth with strategic execution and strong problem‑solving/decision skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the Product Engineering & NPI team; set goals, give feedback, and mentor talent.
- Provide technical leadership for production programs to meet performance, quality, reliability, compliance, and customer needs.
- Own product transitions from development → production readiness → stable, efficient manufacturing.
- Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and others to ensure design for testability, manufacturability, and scalability.
- Ensure processes, tooling, documentation, and training are in place for new and existing product lines.
- Define requirements and specs for production assembly and test tools with Design/Test Engineering.
- Create product support plans that follow engineering and quality standards and best practices.
- Serve as Technical Approver/Authorizer for engineering changes and participate on the PNOE board to address product risks.
- Promote a disciplined, results-oriented engineering culture.
Benefits
- great compensation package
- bonus opportunities
- matching 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- holidays
- parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
- other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance
- mentorship and coaching opportunities
- leadership development and other personal growth programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
