Sr Design Drafter

Sr Design Drafter

Reporting To:
Engineer Staff, Project

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a leader in integrated flight control solutions and actuation systems for military aircraft across the U.S. and global markets. Our Global Sustainment Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of these systems by designing, building, and verifying the specialized equipment used in our flight control hardware.

• Contribute to conceptual design development by collaborating with Design Engineers.
• Prepare complete and often complex designs with minimal technical input, including layouts, schematics, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and parts lists for prototype and production release.
• Perform complex redesigns and repackaging of existing products through proper component and hardware sizing and selection.
• Execute engineering calculations related to sizing, performance, tolerance, and assembly.
• Select components, materials, and processes to meet design requirements.
• Design tooling and fixtures when required.
• Check and verify the work of junior drafting personnel for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Moog and military standards for design documentation.
• Assist Production in resolving manufacturing issues related to design.
• Coordinate with Production to develop effective production control configurations (kit structure, alternate parts, revision control).
• Maintain timely completion of assigned projects and deliverables.

• Ten or more years of related design experience supported by a minimum of a two-year Engineering degree.
• Extensive experience in high-performance, high-density packaging design.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical input and develop incomplete requirements into full design packages.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, drafting standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge, Utilization and competency in Model Based Definition (MBD) is highly desired.
• Proficient experience and knowledge in utilization of Siemens NX 3D Mcad design software.

• Directing and mentoring junior drafting personnel.
• Vendor coordination for dimensional and functional specifications.
• Presenting design results and substantiating assumptions, constraints, and analyses.

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.

Buffalo, NY $85,000.00–$ Annually

Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

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

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