Manufacturing Engineering Manager: AIM Automation Leader

Moog Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-visibility transformation as the company moves operations into the Advanced Integrated Manufacturing facility.

You will manage a cross-functional engineering team across machining, tooling and special processes, directing capital planning and the introduction of automation. This role demands ownership, strong project management, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineer experience.
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders outside the immediate group and lead through change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead your portion of the AIM transition: Plan and execute the transfer of machinery, tooling, and processes from the current campus location to the new AIM facility.
• Manage and deliver tactical and operational plans with clear KPIs and measurable results.
• Maintain a rolling 10‑year capital plan for your area of responsibility.
• Oversee capital equipment selection, justification, acquisition, and onboarding.
• Monitor Target vs. Actual performance for assigned parts and drive continuous improvement.
• Help define and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with site and divisional objectives.
• Identify, justify, and implement process improvements (machining and non‑machining), including automation opportunities.
• Establish and drive short‑term tactical and operational plans to meet production, quality, and schedule goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Influence cross‑functional teams

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

Power BI

JIRA

Teamcenter

CAD

CAM

Job description

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-visibility transformation as the company moves operations into the Advanced Integrated Manufacturing facility.

You will manage a cross-functional engineering team across machining, tooling and special processes, directing capital planning and the introduction of automation. This role demands ownership, strong project management, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.