Senior Design Drafter

Moog Inc; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Design Drafter to join the Space and Defense Group.

Based onsite in the Buffalo area, you will lead drafting efforts from layout through final drawings, mentor junior drafters, and coordinate with engineering, sales and program management to support bids and product development. The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, 3+ years in manufacturing drafting leadership, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX, Teamcenter PLM preferred),

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or related major.
• 3+ years of drafting/design leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a technical lead or SME for drafting standards, drawing quality, and design best practices.
• Ability to mentor, train, and evaluate junior and mid-level drafters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drafting practices, machine shop practices, part fabrication methods, descriptive geometry, dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing.
• Strong mechanical CAD skills; proficiency with Siemens NX and/or Teamcenter PLM preferred.
• Above-average design skills, creative and investigative abilities, and strong organization.
• Basic understanding of material properties, stress, and thermal effects.
• Strong mechanical hardware design skills for kinematic mechanisms and packaging in customer-defined envelopes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all functional disciplines to discuss design, drawing, and fabrication requirements.
• Lead the graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings, ensuring correct proportions, internal component arrangement, dimensional details, and material/process suggestions.
• Produce final drawings or 3D/Solid models independently or in collaboration with others.
• Use CAD systems to create drawings and layouts for better visualization, clearance checks, and manufacturing information for CAM operations.
• Support Engineering, Sales, and Program Management for bid and proposal efforts by providing layouts and assemblies expediently, and compiling full drafting submittal data for customer transmittal.
• Organize and plan the required drawings to represent the design, overseeing drafting personnel, checking detail drawings for completeness and accuracy, and ensuring overall product design integrity.
• Coordinate projects, maintain sensitivity to schedule requirements, and occasionally direct others in drawing efforts.
• Participate in status review meetings and provide effort estimates.

Skills

Drafting leadership

Mentoring

Geometric tolerancing

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Job Overview

Moog is a global leader in motion control across land, sea, air and space, pioneering advanced solutions that drive cutting‑edge innovation for its customers. The Space and Defense Group operates out of East Aurora, NY and is seeking a Senior Design Drafter to join a dynamic, collaborative team. This role reports directly to the Drafting Supervisor and is based onsite in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all functional disciplines to discuss design, drawing, and fabrication requirements.
• Lead the graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings, ensuring correct proportions, internal component arrangement, dimensional details, and material/process suggestions.
• Produce final drawings or 3D/Solid models independently or in collaboration with others.
• Use CAD systems to create drawings and layouts for better visualization, clearance checks, and manufacturing information for CAM operations.
• Support Engineering, Sales, and Program Management for bid and proposal efforts by providing layouts and assemblies expediently, and compiling full drafting submittal data for customer transmittal.
• Organize and plan the required drawings to represent the design, overseeing drafting personnel, checking detail drawings for completeness and accuracy, and ensuring overall product design integrity.
• Coordinate projects, maintain sensitivity to schedule requirements, and occasionally direct others in drawing efforts.
• Participate in status review meetings and provide effort estimates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or a related major.
• 3+ years of drafting/design leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a technical lead or SME for drafting standards, drawing quality, and design best practices.
• Ability to mentor, train, and evaluate junior and mid‑level drafters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drafting practices, machine shop practices, part fabrication methods, descriptive geometry, dimensioning, 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.
• Basic understanding of material properties, stress, and thermal effects.
• Strong mechanical hardware design skills for kinematic mechanisms and packaging in customer‑defined envelopes.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience as a technical authority in drafting, mentoring personnel, and leading drafting efforts on complex programs.
• Expert knowledge of aerospace drafting standards (ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14 series, MIL‑STD) and related specifications.
• Experience in configuration‑controlled environments with ECO/ECR processes and PLM systems like Teamcenter.
• Advanced tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and precision mechanical design in aerospace applications.
• Proven ability to lead design reviews, drive standardization, and champion continuous improvement initiatives within drafting functions.
• Strong program execution skills, including effort estimation, schedule management, and delivery of high‑quality technical data packages.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $85,000.00–$105,000.00 annually, plus bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Matching 401(k) contribution and flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, and Employee Assistance Plan coverage.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Family‑like, respectful workplace culture based on 12 core values and multiple Employee Resource Groups.

Compensation

The base salary range reflects the low and high ends of Moog’s salary range for this position in Buffalo, NY. Actual salaries may vary based on location, experience, and performance. The advertised range is a component of the total compensation package, which may include additional rewards such as annual bonuses and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

EEO Statement

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We affirm 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. This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Accommodation

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