Design Drafter

Moog Inc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in East Aurora, NY seeks a Design Drafter to join the Space and Defense Group on-site in the Buffalo area. You will translate concepts into drawings and 3D models, coordinate with engineering and manufacturing, and prepare layouts for CAM.

A Associate degree in Mechanical Technology and 3+ years of drafting experience are required; strong knowledge of drafting practices, tolerancing, and MCAD is expected; leadership potential and aerospace standards familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or related major is required.
• At least 3 years drafting/design experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of drafting practices, tolerancing, and materials.
• Proficiency with MCAD tools and PLM systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all disciplines to discuss design, drawing, or fabrication requirements.
• Lead the graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings with correct proportions.
• Produce final drawings or 3D/solid models independently or with others.
• Use CAD to create drawings for visualization, clearance checks, and CAM information.
• Support Engineering, Sales, and PM for bid and proposal efforts with layouts and assemblies.
• Organize and plan drawings, check detail accuracy, and follow through on product design.
• Coordinate projects, attend status reviews, and estimate level of effort.

Skills

Drafting

CAD (MCAD)

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Geometric tolerancing

DFM

Leadership

ASME Y14.5

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Moog is a global leader in motion control across land, sea, air, and space, pioneering advanced solutions that drive cutting‑edge innovation for our customers. The Space and Defense Group is a heritage‑rich division that serves evolving markets with ongoing innovation and strong career opportunities.

• Job Title: Design Drafter
• Reporting To: Drafting Supervisor
• Work Schedule: On‑site – Buffalo, NY
• Location: East Aurora, NY (Buffalo‑area)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all functional disciplines to discuss design, drawing, or fabrication requirements.
• Lead the graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings, ensuring correct proportion, internal component arrangement, dimensional information, and material/process suggestions.
• Produce final drawings or 3D/solid models independently or in conjunction with others.
• Utilize the Computer Aided Design (CAD) system to create a variety of drawings and layouts to enable better visualization, clearance checks, and provide manufacturing information for CAM operations.
• Support Engineering, Sales, and Program Management for bid and proposal efforts by providing layouts and assemblies.
• Organize and plan 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 providing general follow‑through on product design.
• Coordinate project(s), participate in status review meetings, and provide estimates on the level of effort.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or a related major.
• At least 3 years of drafting/design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of good drafting practices, machine shop practices, part fabrication methods, descriptive geometry, dimensioning techniques, and geometric tolerancing.
• Strong mechanical CAD (MCAD) skills; proficiency with Siemens NX and/or Teamcenter PLM preferred.
• Above‑average design skills, creative and investigative abilities, and strong organization.
• Familiarity with basic properties and strengths of materials, as well as stress and thermal effects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical hardware design for kinematic mechanisms and packaging within customer‑defined envelopes.
• Preferred: demonstrated leadership experience mentoring drafting personnel and leading small project efforts; aerospace drafting standards (ASME Y14.5, MIL‑STD); configuration‑controlled environments (ECO/ECR, PLM); Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and tolerance analysis in precision aerospace applications; collaboration across functions; environmental considerations (shock, vibration, thermal); exposure to actuation systems, servo mechanisms, or precision motion control products; ITAR or export‑controlled environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program; relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and Employee Assistance Plan.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and other professional growth programs.
• Warm, respectful, family‑like culture driven by 12 core values.
• Employee Resource Groups and an inclusive environment for all.

Salary & Location

$75,000.00 – $95,000.00 annually in Buffalo, NY. Salary range is one component of Moog's total compensation package.

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

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran – Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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.