Associate Product Engineer

Location: Buffalo, NY

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is searching for an Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate 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 Associate Product Engineer can take a leadership role for special projects.

This position offers a 1st shift, On-site schedule at our East Aurora, NY Location.

As an Associate Product Engineer, you will:

• The Associate 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.

• Includes 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 Associate 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.

• This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

It'd be great if you also had:

• 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

• Knowledge of build, test and analysis of hydraulic systems / assemblies

• This job requires access to United States export-controlled information

• Ability to travel in support of projects 2-3 weeks out of the year.

How we care for you:

• 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

Salary Range Transparency:

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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