Propulsion Systems Engineering Director — Lead & Innovate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. invites applications for the Propulsion Systems Engineering Director in our Space Division, based onsite in Buffalo, NY.

The role reports to the Propulsion Systems BU General Manager and leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team across programs, driving strategy, execution, and workforce planning. You will guide IRAD investments, process improvements, and a culture of technical excellence while partnering with the Space Division to align technology roadmaps with customer needs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience leading multi-disciplined Engineering teams, including Internal R&D.
• 7+ years in progressive leadership roles with strategy execution and continuous improvement using Lean, process improvement and variation reduction.
• Demonstrated competence in facilitative, consensus-driven decision making; experience influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen; experience bringing products through development to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Propulsion BU Engineering organization with accountability for strategy, execution, budgeting, and resource allocation across segments.
• Direct all engineering talent initiatives including recruitment, development, performance management, succession planning, mentoring and coaching.
• Oversee engineering operations including IRAD investments, technical execution, processes, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams deliver innovative, high-quality solutions meeting customer requirements and lifecycle sustainability.
• Drive a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Establish and monitor engineering performance through KPIs and tiered management processes.
• Develop long-term workforce, capability, and technology strategies and align resources to growth.
• Serve as a key member of the Propulsion BU Leadership Team contributing to planning and execution.
• Partner with Space Division Engineering Director on strategy, roadmap and priorities.
• Build strong relationships with customers, industry partners, suppliers and internal Moog stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Lean/Continuous improvement

Stakeholder influence

Business acumen

Engineering management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Moog Inc. invites applications for the Propulsion Systems Engineering Director in our Space Division, based onsite in Buffalo, NY.

The role reports to the Propulsion Systems BU General Manager and leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team across programs, driving strategy, execution, and workforce planning. You will guide IRAD investments, process improvements, and a culture of technical excellence while partnering with the Space Division to align technology roadmaps with customer needs and