Design Drafter

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Design Drafter to contribute to development of mechanical assemblies and detailed drawings.

You will produce 3D models and 2D drawings, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and ensure designs meet GD&T standards and manufacturing constraints. The role requires an associates or bachelor's degree in engineering/design, strong MCAD skills (Siemens NX/Teamcenter preferred), and a structured, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Communicate with functional disciplines on design and fabrication requirements.
• Lead the graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings including correctness of proportion, arrangement of internal components, necessary dimensional information and material and/or process suggestions.
• Producing final drawings or 3D/Solid models independently or in conjunction with others.
• Utilizing the Computer Aided Design (CAD) System to produce a variety of drawings and layouts to enable better visualization, clearance checks, and provide manufacturing information for Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operations.
• Support Engineering, Sales, and Program Management for bid and proposal efforts by providing layouts and assemblies
• Organizing and planning of the number and types of drawings required to represent the design, exercising technical cognizance over Drafting personnel when assigned, checking detail drawings for completeness and accuracy and general follow through on product design.
• Coordinating project(s), participating in status review meetings and providing estimates on level of effort.
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Skills

CAD tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Geometric tolerancing

Descriptive geometry

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Engineering or Design

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

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

Design Drafter

Reporting To

Supervisor, Drafting (MSD)

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for commercial and military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Associates degree in Engineering or Design related major and 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors degree in Engineering and prior relevant experience
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of good drafting practices and techniques, machine shop practices, part fabrication methods, mathematics through descriptive geometry, dimensioning techniques, and geometric tolerancing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical CAD (MCAD) tools is required. Proficiency with Siemens NX and/or Teamcenter PLM is preferred
• Possess above average design skills, strong creative and investigative skills, and be well structured and organized.
• Familiarization of basic properties and strength of materials as well as stress and thermal effects is also required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical hardware design for kinematic mechanisms and packaging them in customer defined envelopes.

As a Design Drafter, You Will

• Communicating with all functional disciplines to discuss design, drawing or fabrication requirements.
• Leading the graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings including correctness of proportion, arrangement of internal components, necessary dimensional information and material and/or process suggestions.
• Producing final drawings or 3D/Solid models independently or in conjunction with others.
• Utilizing the Computer Aided Design (CAD) System to produce a variety of drawings and layouts to enable better visualization, clearance checks, and provide manufacturing information for Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operations.
• Support Engineering, Sales, and Program Management for bid and proposal efforts by providing layouts and assemblies
• Organizing and planning of the number and types of drawings required to represent the design, exercising technical cognizance over Drafting personnel when assigned, checking detail drawings for completeness and accuracy and general follow through on product design.
• Coordinating project(s), participating in status review meetings and providing estimates on level of effort.
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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 $70,000.00–$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.