Sr. Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

Moog Inc. • Buffalo, NY

2d • $110,000 - $140,000 • 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. Moog’s place as a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control technology is a clear reason to come work for us, however it’s our culture and values that really set us apart, for our employees and our customers. The Space Sector of Moog’s Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs and manufactures systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. As an industry leader in space avionics, actuation and mechanisms, propulsion, power, structures, and shock and vibration control, Moog has been committed to the space industry for more than 60 years and Moog products have been to every planet. Our team in the Space Sector’s Actuation and Avionics Business Unit is looking for a Sr. Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering to lead a team of design engineers for NASA, military, and commercial space applications. You will report to the Staff Design Engineering Manager with your own team of approximately 6-10 direct reports. The Senior Manager will also contribute as a key technical member of the design team. This position requires a high degree of foresight and creativity to anticipate and solve unprecedented engineering problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of relevant technical experience, designing and/or testing electric + hydraulic actuation systems
• Proven track record managing and leading engineering teams to success
• Self-motivated, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience interfacing with customers
• Proficient communication skills, both in writing technical documentation and in public speaking presentations
• Ability to work onsite in Elma, NY (remote candidates will not be considered)
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an experienced team of 6-10 mechanical engineers, fostering growth and collaboration
• Provide personal development for direct reports by conducting performance reviews, training, mentoring, and monitoring career development
• Assign programs and projects to direct reports in a timely manner and monitor these tasks so they are completed within technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Champion continuous improvement in the design and development processes
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to your team
• Act as a key contributor during design reviews, validating adherence to internal standards
• Execute the detailed design and analyses for products, including conceptual layout and design, dynamic performance modelling, thermal analysis, and structural analysis.
• Work in NX to complete 3D solid models and 2D drawings in conjunction with Teamcenter

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees