Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

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Job Title:

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineering in Moog’s Industrial Group you’ll report to the Site Engineering Manager and will be responsible for the development of complex electrohydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic components and systems that will become new products on the market, courtesy of Moog, Inc.

Industrial Group specializes in developing custom hydraulic and electromechanical precision motion control solutions. Our current customer base includes flight simulation, oil and gas exploration, and custom hydraulic and electro-mechanical solutions. The position is geared toward technical career ladder advancement. This necessitates innovating technical solutions with the goal of accelerating product platforms into diverse markets.

As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Plan and conduct efforts requiring authoritative judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard and nonstandard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria 

• Independently devise new approaches for the problems encountered and plans and coordinates the work of others on major engineering projects 

• Develop new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel

• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses

• Lead a design proposal team in preparing a design, estimating costs, and assisting in writing the technical volume

• Provide effective, compassionate project leadership to a team of creative, independent individuals, soliciting and being sensitive to design feedback

• Select, initiate and perform specialized research; create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program

• Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports

To be considered for the Staff Mechanical Design Engineer role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred)

• At least 10 years of related experience.

• Proven expertise in mechanical engineering sub-disciplines including:

  • Statics and Dynamics

  • Hydraulics and Electro-Mechanical

  • Stress, Fatigue, and Performance Analysis

  • Rotating Machinery

  • FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

  • Model Based Design

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:

Buffalo, NY $150,000.00–$180,000.00 Annually

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. 

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