Product Engineer

Moog Inc. • Buffalo, NY

11d • $75,000 - $105,000 • 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. Job Title: Product Engineer Reporting To: Specialist/Lead, Prod. Engrg. Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work. We are searching for a Product Engineer to join our team. The Product Engineering Group functions as the Design Authority for Moog Products released for production. Primary areas of responsibility include supporting production assembly and test areas by resolving issues, maintaining product integrity, and influencing product cost. Reporting directly to the Product Engineering Specialist / Lead, the Product Engineer provides engineering support to specific product lines which can be more complex program in nature and takes responsibility in providing technical guidance to assembly and test personnel or others in need for his/her product knowledge. The Product Engineer gets direction from more experienced Product Engineer team members to support assembly and test operations but can sometimes work more independently when required. In some circumstances the Product Engineer can take a leadership role for special projects. The Product Engineer supports all phases of the product life cycle including development, new product introduction (NPI), product transfer and product delivery by: Initiating clear production assembly/test instructions to operations personnel to maintain efficient production. These instructions include formal Work Instructions, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP / PAT), engineering memos, and Electronic Historical Record (EHR) entries. Supporting the evaluation and implementation of equipment to meet production requirements for operations department. These include assembly fixtures and tools, production flow-line systems, and test equipment. Assuring and maintaining product integrity, and quality in production products. The Product Engineer does this by collaborating with other Moog resources to resolve production problems, performing Material Review Board (MRB) analyses, and assisting in evaluation for possible notice of escape (NOE) to customers. Providing product engineering support as required to other Moog departments to maintain and improve product quality, first pass yield (FPY), production schedule, and product cost (PCAS) objectives. Supporting the facilitation of design changes by redlining drawings, attending Change Review Board (CRB) and starting the ECN process. Identify areas for producibility and quality improvements in production assembly/test and product design. Initiate and lead these changes and plan for schedule impacts. Coordinating and interfacing with internal/external customers and/or suppliers on complex projects or issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering + 2 years relevant technical experience.
• This job requires access to United States export-controlled information
• Ability to travel in support of projects 2-3 weeks out of the year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace or other regulated industry
• Hands on experience interacting with manufacturing shop floor employees
• General knowledge in the areas of Root Cause / Corrective Action, LEAN, Project Planning, Product line transfer and Data Acquisition and Analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Initiating clear production assembly/test instructions to operations personnel to maintain efficient production. These instructions include formal Work Instructions, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP / PAT), engineering memos, and Electronic Historical Record (EHR) entries.
• Supporting the evaluation and implementation of equipment to meet production requirements for operations department. These include assembly fixtures and tools, production flow-line systems, and test equipment.
• Assuring and maintaining product integrity, and quality in production products. The Product Engineer does this by collaborating with other Moog resources to resolve production problems, performing Material Review Board (MRB) analyses, and assisting in evaluation for possible notice of escape (NOE) to customers.
• Providing product engineering support as required to other Moog departments to maintain and improve product quality, first pass yield (FPY), production schedule, and product cost (PCAS) objectives.
• Supporting the facilitation of design changes by redlining drawings, attending Change Review Board (CRB) and starting the ECN process.
• Identify areas for producibility and quality improvements in production assembly/test and product design. Initiate and lead these changes and plan for schedule impacts.
• Coordinating and interfacing with internal/external customers and/or suppliers on complex projects or issues.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees