Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select"

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer for the Buffalo, NY site. You will own AMC products and processes from concept to production support, focusing on LPBF components for aerospace hardware.

The role emphasizes design integrity, producibility, and collaboration across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in a related field and 5 years of engineering experience, plus strong CAD/GD&T skills and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• 5 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, product, process, or project engineering roles.
• Working knowledge of CAD, mechanical drawings, GD&T, and engineering change or configuration control practices.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and root cause or corrective action skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, planning, supply chain, and program teams.
• Ability to make timely technical decisions, manage multiple priorities, and maintain ownership of cost, schedule, quality, and product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned AMC products, processes, and development activities from early concept through production support and continuous improvement.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for LPBF production, including build readiness, workflow coordination, issue resolution, and escalation of technical risks.
• Develop and maintain operation sheets, work instructions, manufacturing process definitions, and training content needed to execute AMC work safely and repeatably.
• Assure design integrity, producibility, and quality in additively manufactured hardware.
• Review drawings and specifications, interpret GD&T requirements, and drive changes that improve manufacturability and product performance.
• Lead investigations into build interruptions, nonconformances, and hardware failures; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, refine, and validate additive manufacturing parameters, post-processing methods, tooling, fixturing, gauging, and equipment concepts to meet program requirements.
• Plan and execute trade studies, trials, analyses, and technical evaluations that improve process capability and support product qualification.
• Coordinate with program management, quality, operations, planning, supply chain, sales, and customers to resolve technical issues and support on-time delivery.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, schedules, technical reviews, and customer inquiries related to AMC capabilities, products, and applications.
• Provide direction to technicians and other support resources within assigned projects.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Technical decision making

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

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:

Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Engineer Sr., Project

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

At Moog, we are at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to create advanced solutions for space applications. Our Additive Manufacturing Center is dedicated to advancing the development of Moog's systems through the integration of cutting‑edge metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additively manufactured components. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Associate Product Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the future growth of Moog.

As an AMC Project Engineer on the Moog Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC) team, you will provide engineering leadership for development and production programs involving metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) components for critical aerospace and space hardware. You will own assigned products and processes across their lifecycle, support production readiness and delivery, and help expand additive manufacturing capabilities across Moog.

To Be Considered for This Role

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.

• 5 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, product, process, or project engineering roles.

• Working knowledge of CAD, mechanical drawings, GD&T, and engineering change or configuration control practices.

• Strong problem‑solving, data analysis, and root cause or corrective action skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, planning, supply chain, and program teams.

• Ability to make timely technical decisions, manage multiple priorities, and maintain ownership of cost, schedule, quality, and product integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing, especially laser powder bed fusion.

• Experience developing work instructions, operation sheets, manufacturing process documentation, or product support plans.

• Familiarity with post‑processing methods, heat treatment, fixturing, and inspection requirements for precision hardware.

• Experience supporting aerospace or space hardware programs, proposal activity, qualification testing, or failure investigations.

• Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, process validation, or simulation tools.

As an AMC Project Engineer, you will:

• Own assigned AMC products, processes, and development activities from early concept through production support and continuous improvement.

• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for LPBF production, including build readiness, workflow coordination, issue resolution, and escalation of technical risks.

• Develop and maintain operation sheets, work instructions, manufacturing process definitions, and training content needed to execute AMC work safely and repeatably.

• Assure design integrity, producibility, and quality in additively manufactured hardware.

• Review drawings and specifications, interpret GD&T requirements, and drive changes that improve manufacturability and product performance.

• Lead investigations into build interruptions, nonconformances, and hardware failures; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Develop, refine, and validate additive manufacturing parameters, post‑processing methods, tooling, fixturing, gauging, and equipment concepts to meet program requirements.

• Plan and execute trade studies, trials, analyses, and technical evaluations that improve process capability and support product qualification.

• Coordinate with program management, quality, operations, planning, supply chain, sales, and customers to resolve technical issues and support on‑time delivery.

• Support proposals, cost estimates, schedules, technical reviews, and customer inquiries related to AMC capabilities, products, and applications.

• Provide direction to technicians and other support resources within assigned projects.

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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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00-$130,000.00 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.

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

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