Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Moog · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $140k–$190k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team across machining, tool design, and special processes, while driving both operational performance and long-term strategic initiatives.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Automation, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $140k–$190k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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About the role
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
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Reporting To
Director, AG Mach Automation Prog
Work Schedule
Onsite – Buffalo, NY
Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join them. You will report to the Site Manufacturing Engineering Director and have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.
This position will lead a high-visibility transformation within our machining and support operations. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a major transition into our Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility shaping the future of how we build, scale, and innovate.
In this role, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team across machining, tool design, and special processes, while driving both operational performance and long-term strategic initiatives. You will play a critical role in capital planning, process optimization, and the implementation of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who thrives on ownership, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can influence across functions to deliver meaningful results.
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will
- •Lead your portion of the AIM transition: Plan and execute the transfer of machinery, tooling, and processes from the current campus location to the new AIM facility.
- •Manage and deliver tactical and operational plans with clear KPIs and measurable results.
- •Maintain a rolling 10‑year capital plan for your area of responsibility.
- •Oversee capital equipment selection, justification, acquisition, and onboarding.
- •Monitor Target vs. Actual performance for assigned parts and drive continuous improvement.
- •Help define and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with site and divisional objectives.
- •Identify, justify, and implement process improvements (machining and non‑machining), including automation opportunities.
- •Establish and drive short‑term tactical and operational plans to meet production, quality, and schedule goals.
To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:
- •Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineer experience, ideally in machining environments.
- •3+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in machining environments.
- •Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule.
- •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- •Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders outside the immediate group and lead through change.
- •Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
You would be a preferred candidate if you had
- +Machining process optimization experience and a hands‑on machining background.
- +Experience identifying and leading automation initiatives.
- +Experience with quoting, estimating, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and resource planning.
- +Understanding of Cost Account Manager responsibilities.
- +Manual CNC programming experience.
- +CAD and CAM programming experience.
- +Design for Manufacturing (DfM) mindset, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
- +Ability to build custom reports using SQL and Power BI.
- +Familiarity with JIRA and Teamcenter.
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.