Automation Lead Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence

Moog Military Aircraft LLC

East Aurora (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing
401(k) matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Accounts
Tuition assistance
Mentorship program
Relocation assistance

Job summary

MOOG in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer to scope, design, develop, implement, and support cost-effective automated manufacturing cells and systems. The role requires leading automation projects across manufacturing processes, interfacing with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while delivering reliable control solutions and continuous improvements.

Travel may be required for research, development, and installation of systems, and a strong

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
  • Hands-on controls and integration experience.
  • Strong communication and deadline-driven performance.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement cost-effective automation systems for savings or throughput.
  • Improve efficiency, utilization, and output on manufacturing processes.
  • Assist with selecting automation capital equipment with ROI focus.
  • Collaborate with departments and external integrators for project execution.
  • Support manufacturing improvements with controls, vision, robotics.

Skills

Effective communication
Programming for control systems
Industrial automation experience
Troubleshooting equipment
Hands-on integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or engineering

Tools

Ignition
Fanuc
Rockwell Automation
CAD software

Job description

MOOG in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer to scope, design, develop, implement, and support cost-effective automated manufacturing cells and systems. The role requires leading automation projects across manufacturing processes, interfacing with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while delivering reliable control solutions and continuous improvements.

Travel may be required for research, development, and installation of systems, and a strong

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