Propulsion Systems Engineering Director

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Space and Defense Group seeks a Propulsion Systems Engineering Director in Buffalo, NY. This onsite leadership role will direct the BU's engineering strategy, workforce planning, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple programs, driving innovation and performance.

You will lead recruitment, mentoring, and performance management, oversee IRAD investments, and shape the engineering processes to deliver reliable propulsion solutions while collaborating with internal stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software engineering.
• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years leading multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• 7+ years in progressive leadership with strategy, lean, and process improvement.
• Strong facilitative, consensus-driven decision making.
• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen guiding products from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead Propulsion BU Engineering with accountability for strategy, execution, budgets, and resource allocation across all segments.
• Direct recruitment, development, performance, succession planning, mentoring and coaching to build a high-performing organization.
• Oversee engineering operations, IRAD investments, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure teams deliver high-quality technical solutions meeting customer requirements with product integrity and safety.
• Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and change leadership.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and management processes to ensure timely resolution of escalations.
• Develop long-term workforce, capability, and technology strategies aligned to growth objectives.
• Collaborate with Space Division Engineering Director on strategy, roadmap, and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methodologies

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Propulsion Systems Engineering Director

Reporting To: Director & GM, Space Sector BU

Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY

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.

Moog Space and Defense Group is excited to announce an opportunity for a Propulsion Systems Engineering Director in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit within the Space Division. The Engineering Director will report to the Propulsion Systems Business Unit General Manager, with accountability for business unit level engineering strategy, technical leadership, technology innovation, core processes, and workforce planning.

The Director will lead a multi-disciplined engineering team dedicated to executing current and future programs as well as developing next generation propulsion technologies. This role will collaborate closely with the Divisional engineering team in the areas of engineering best practice and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software
• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA preferred
• 15+ years' experience leading multi-disciplined Engineering teams, including Internal R&D initiatives
• 7+ years in progressive leadership roles that include establishing and executing strategy as well as progressive growth/responsibilities related to implementing continuous improvement activities utilizing lean techniques, process improvement and variation reduction
• Demonstrated competence in facilitative, consensus-driven decision making
• Experience influencing both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business acumen; with experience bringing products through the development cycle into production

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead the Propulsion Business Unit Engineering organization, with overall accountability for engineering strategy, execution, workforce planning, budgets, capital forecasting, and engineering resource allocation across all business segments.

Direct all engineering talent initiatives, including recruitment, development, performance management, succession planning, mentoring, and coaching to build a high-performing technical organization.

Oversee engineering operations, including IRAD investments, technical execution, engineering processes, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives and long-term growth.

Ensure engineering teams deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions that meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of product integrity, reliability, safety, and lifecycle sustainability.

Drive a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while serving as a key change leader within the Business Unit.

Establish and monitor engineering performance through KPIs, metrics, and tiered management processes, ensuring visibility to performance and timely resolution of escalated issues.

Develop long-term workforce, capability, and technology strategies by identifying skill gaps, aligning resources to business needs, and supporting future growth objectives.

Serve as a key member of the Propulsion Business Unit Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, business performance reviews, capital planning, and execution of business objectives.

Partner closely with the Space Division Engineering Director to develop and execute the Propulsion Business Unit's engineering strategy, technology roadmap, and innovation priorities.

Build strong relationships with customers, industry partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders across Moog to drive collaboration, share best practices, and support overall business success.

How We Care for You

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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.

Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $175,000.00-$230,000.00 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.