Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

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

Job Title

Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer

Location

Onsite – Buffalo, NY (East Aurora, NY)

Reports To

Technical Director, Missile Systems

Job Summary

Manufacturing Automation Lead Engineer scopes, designs, develops, implements, and supports cost‑effective automated manufacturing cells and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and recommend cost‑effective manufacturing automation systems that provide savings and/or increased throughput.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency, utilization, and output on existing and future manufacturing processes.
• Assist with specification and purchase of automation capital equipment, balancing technological capabilities with ROI.
• Interact and interface with employees from other departments and external automation integrators for project execution.
• Support ongoing manufacturing improvement activities involving industrial controls, machine vision, robotics, and automation components to optimize productivity.
• Provide support and continued development for automation projects already in service within Moog facilities.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automation‑related software and hardware issues.
• Travel may be required for research, development, and installation of systems.
• Minimize impact on production while implementing new manufacturing automation processes.
• Work effectively in a cross‑functional matrix organization with other teams and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including projects in industrial automation and control systems, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on industrial controls and integration experience.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development related to control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex automated system tests.

Preferred Skills

• Lean manufacturing, robotics programming, CNC machine interface/tending PLC programming.
• Control systems software, SCADA or enterprise system integration.
• CAD software proficiency and experience with platforms such as Ignition, Fanuc, or Rockwell Automation.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: Competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan and supplemental coverage.
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development and other growth programs.
• Collaborative Workplace: Inclusive culture, Employee Resource Groups, team‑building activities.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY: $100,000.00–$130,000.00 annually

Additional Information

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

MOOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, affirming 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.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, contact our Human Resources department at 844‑367‑5787.