Senior Design Drafter

Moog Inc.•Waterbury, CT

1d•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

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. Moog Commercial Aircraft Group is at the forefront of the aerospace industry providing flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading commercial platforms. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft in the marketplace, supplying reliable systems that are highly supportable and add significant value for our customers. Moog designs, manufactures and integrates precision motion control components and systems. Our high-performance solutions are used in satellites and space vehicles, military and commercial aircraft, launch vehicles, missiles, industrial machinery, marine applications, and medical equipment. While we are most known for our products that are the best in the industry, what’s unique about Moog is our enabling, pioneering culture. We are seeking a Senior Design Drafter to join our team in the development of complex mechanical and electromechanical components and systems that support next-generation aerospace platforms.

Requirements

Eight or more years of related design experience supported by a minimum of a two-year Engineering/Technical degree.
Extensive experience in high-performance, high-density packaging design.
Ability to work independently with minimal technical input and develop incomplete requirements into full design packages.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, drafting standards, and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge, Utilization and competency in Model Based Definition (MBD) is highly desired (Siemens NX, etc.)
This job requires access to US export-controlled information and will require demonstration of U.S Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Directing and mentoring junior drafting personnel.
Vendor coordination for dimensional and functional specifications.
Presenting design results and substantiating assumptions, constraints, and analyses.
Aerospace design standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

Contribute to conceptual design development by collaborating with Design Engineers.
Prepare complete and often complex designs with minimal technical input, including layouts, schematics, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and parts lists for prototype and production release.
Perform complex redesigns and repackaging of existing products through proper component and hardware sizing and selection.
Execute engineering calculations related to sizing, performance, tolerance, and assembly.
Select components, materials, and processes to meet design requirements.
Design tooling and fixtures when required.
Check and verify the work of junior drafting personnel for accuracy and compliance.
Ensure adherence to Moog and aerospace standards for design documentation.
Assist Production in resolving manufacturing issues related to design.
Coordinate with Production to develop effective production control configurations (kit structure, alternate parts, revision control).
Maintain timely completion of assigned projects and deliverables.

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

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