Automation Engineering Manager, Aerospace Manufacturing

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Relocation assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Automation to lead development and deployment of next‑generation manufacturing technologies for aerospace production.

This role guides the Automation Engineering team within Moog's AIM facility, driving productivity, quality, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering to identify opportunities, define roadmaps, and deliver automation initiatives that transform how

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, robotics, controls engineering, advanced manufacturing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, projects, or engineering initiatives.
• Experience implementing automation technologies within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial automation systems, robotics, controls, software systems, and electromechanical technologies.
• Familiarity with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) frameworks.
• Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing automation engineering team supporting manufacturing operations in East Aurora.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead automation projects from concept development through production deployment, including planning, testing, validation, and implementation.
• Develop and execute automation roadmaps aligned with business objectives and our transition into Moog's Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Manage project priorities, resources, schedules, technical requirements, and external suppliers to ensure successful execution.
• Apply TRL and MRL methodologies to support technology development and deployment.
• Research emerging manufacturing technologies, including robotics, machine vision, digital manufacturing, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate across Moog sites, business units, and functional teams to share best practices and advance automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Automation & robotics experience

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Software or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Automation to lead development and deployment of next‑generation manufacturing technologies for aerospace production.

This role guides the Automation Engineering team within Moog's AIM facility, driving productivity, quality, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering to identify opportunities, define roadmaps, and deliver automation initiatives that transform how