Senior Design Drafter

Location: Buffalo, NY

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Our Test Systems Engineering team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Design Drafter to join them. You will report to the Drafting Section Head and will have a hybrid work schedule in Elma, NY.

As Senior Design Drafter, you’ll play a key role in developing new product processes and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for tooling and work holding. In this role, you’ll take ownership of complex tool and fixture designs, applying engineering principles to deliver innovative solutions that support both prototype and production environments.

As Senior Design Drafter, you will:

• Translate conceptual direction into complete design packages, including layouts, schematics, detail and assembly drawings, and parts lists.

• Work independently or with engineers to develop dimensional and functional specifications for customer-supplied components.

• Lead and guide drafting personnel on assignments, ensuring accuracy and quality.

• Present and defend design decisions, explaining assumptions, constraints, and analyses.

• Collaborate with Development, Product, and Manufacturing Engineers, as well as external vendors, throughout the design process.

• Prepare complex designs and redesigns, including repackaging of existing products.

• Perform engineering calculations for sizing, performance, tolerance, and assembly.

• Select components, materials, and processes; design tools and fixtures as needed.

• Review and check the work of junior drafters.

• Support production teams in resolving manufacturing issues and optimizing production control configurations.

• Ensure timely completion of all assigned projects.

To be considered for this role, typically you’ll bring:

• Associate degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology preferred).

• 5+ years of drafting/design experience.

• Strong CAD skills (Siemens NX/Unigraphics experience is a plus).

• In-depth knowledge of machine shop practices, fabrication methods, descriptive geometry, dimensioning techniques, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T preferred).

• Proven experience designing tooling and fixturing for industrial assembly processes.

• Ability to perform engineering calculations and apply sound design principles.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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

• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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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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