Associate Supplier Development Engineer

Moog; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Great compensation package

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Flexible spending accounts

Health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Moog is seeking an Associate Supplier Development Engineer for the Space Propulsion Supply Chain in Buffalo, NY. You will bridge Moog’s internal teams with local suppliers to ensure capacity, capability, and process controls for next-generation space propulsion programs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Design, and Product Engineering to enable supplier readiness, document supplier health, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and sourcing

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering OR Associate’s degree with four or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Certifications in lean, manufacturing, supply chain, or related areas are a plus

Responsabilidades

• Supplier Qualification & Pre-Onboarding: assess capacity, capabilities, health, and readiness.
• Supplier Management & Documentation: maintain supplier maps and visit reports.
• Technical Liaison & Communication: lead engineering liaison with suppliers; handle inquiries and changes.
• Continuous Improvement: drive lean practices and waste reduction at supplier sites.
• NPI & DFM: ensure suppliers are production-ready for new product launches and design for manufacturability.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with 4+ years experience

Herramientas

ERP systems

MRP systems

GD&T

Precision machining

Advanced materials

Descripción del empleo

## Associate Supplier Development EngineerApply: Onsite: Buffalo, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R-26-21140Moog 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**:Associate Supplier Development Engineer**Reporting To:**Strategic Sourcing Manager**Work Schedule:**Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.Our Space team in East Aurora, NY is looking for an Associate Supplier Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. As an Associate Supplier Development Engineer (ASDE) you will be a key member of Moog’s **Space Propulsion** Supply Chain team, reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager. In this supplier-development role you will act as the technical bridge between Moog’s internal teams and our local supplier base. You will collaborate with Operations, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Design, and Product Engineering to ensure suppliers have the capabilities, capacity, and process controls required for next‐generation space propulsion programs. Your combination of manufacturing and machining knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and continuous‐improvement orientation will directly influence supplier selection, operational readiness, and long‐term supply resilience — turning vendors into trusted, long‐term partners.**To be considered for this Associate Supplier Development Engineer role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:*** Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering~OR~* Associate’s degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with four or more years of relevant experience.~PLUS~* Strong foundational knowledge of machining and inspection techniques of metallic parts* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset* Strong communication skillsIt would be great if you also had:* Certifications in lean, manufacturing, supply chain, or other related area* Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems* Knowledge of GD&T, precision machining, and advanced materials**As our Associate Supplier Development Engineer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:*** **Supplier Qualification & Pre-Onboarding:** Assess supplier capacity, capabilities, technical health, and readiness to support sourcing decisions.* **Supplier Management & Documentation:** Maintain sub‐tier supplier maps, supplier visit reports, and supplier health records to support risk monitoring and trend analysis.* **Technical Liaison & Communication:** + Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships that align suppliers with Moog’s technical and business objectives. + Serve as the primary engineering contact for supplier technical inquiries, change requests, and escalation management.* **Continuous Improvement:** Drive lean manufacturing practices, yield improvements, process controls, and waste elimination at supplier locations.* **New Product Introduction (NPI):** Ensure suppliers are production‐ready for new product launches and ramp activities; support qualification and handoff.* **Design for Manufacturability (DFM):** Partner with design and engineering teams to improve manufacturability and reduce cost and risk.* **Leadership & Collaboration:** Provide technical leadership when interfacing with cross‐functional teams and represent Moog at supplier sites and review boards.**In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:*** **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* **Health & Wellbeing**: 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 Culture**: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace* Additional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!#LI-SR1**Salary Range Transparency:**Buffalo, NY $65,000.00–$90,000.00 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. *Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.* No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.