Propulsion Systems Engineering Director
Moog · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $175k–$230k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Buffalo, NY. To be considered for this role, here’s what you will need to bring with you.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Casting
- Base pay
- $175k–$230k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$120k. This one lists $175k–$230k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 97% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$120k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- Root cause 36%
- New product launch 27%
- Cost reduction 27%
- Automation 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Moog
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Moog in Buffalo
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Full description from MoogAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Here’s what you will be doing on a day-to-day basis
- ◆Lead the Propulsion Business Unit Engineering organization, with overall accountability for engineering strategy, execution, workforce planning, budgets, capital forecasting, and engineering resource allocation across all business segments.
- ◆Direct all engineering talent initiatives, including recruitment, development, performance management, succession planning, mentoring, and coaching to build a high-performing technical organization.
- ◆Oversee engineering operations, including IRAD investments, technical execution, engineering processes, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives and long-term growth.
- ◆Ensure engineering teams deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions that meet customer
requirements
while maintaining the highest standards of product integrity, reliability, safety, and lifecycle sustainability.
- ✓Drive a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while serving as a key change leader within the Business Unit.
- ✓Establish and monitor engineering performance through KPIs, metrics, and tiered management processes, ensuring visibility to performance and timely resolution of escalated issues.
- ✓Develop long-term workforce, capability, and technology strategies by identifying skill gaps, aligning resources to business needs, and supporting future growth objectives.
- ✓Serve as a key member of the Propulsion Business Unit Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, business performance reviews, capital planning, and execution of business objectives.
- ✓Partner closely with the Space Division Engineering Director to develop and execute the Propulsion Business Unit's engineering strategy, technology roadmap, and innovation priorities.
- ✓Build strong relationships with customers, industry partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders across Moog to drive collaboration, share best practices, and support overall business success.
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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
Propulsion Systems Engineering Director
Reporting To
Sr. Director, BUGM
Work Schedule
Onsite – Buffalo, NY
Moog Space and Defense Group is excited to announce an opportunity for a Propulsion Systems Engineering Director in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit within the Space Division .
The Engineering Director will report to the Propulsion Systems Business Unit General Manager, with accountability for business unit level engineering strategy, technical leadership, technology innovation, core processes, and workforce planning.
The Director will lead a multi-disciplined engineering team dedicated to executing current and future programs as well as developing next generation propulsion technologies. This role will collaborate closely with the Divisional engineering team in the areas of engineering best practice and innovation.
To be considered for this role, here’s
to bring with you
- •Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software; Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.
- •15+ years’ experience leading multi-disciplined Engineering teams, including Internal R&D initiatives.
- •7+ years in progressive leadership roles that include establishing and executing strategy as well as progressive growth/responsibilities related to implementing continuous improvement activities utilizing lean techniques, process improvement and variation reduction.
- •Demonstrated competence in facilitative, consensus-driven decision making. Experience influencing both internal and external stakeholders.
- •Strong business acumen; with experience bringing products through the development cycle into production.
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.