Senior Design Drafter Aerospace CAD Lead NX Onsite Buffalo

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial rewards

Work-life balance

Health & Welfare

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Design Drafter to join our Space team. You will report to the Drafting Supervisor and work onsite to develop and finalize drawings and 3D models for aerospace-grade products.

You will lead drafting activities, mentor junior drafters, and collaborate with engineering, sales, and program management to support bids and manufacturing. Strong CAD skills and aerospace drafting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical Technology or related field required.
• 3+ years of drafting/design leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven SME in drafting standards, drawing quality, and best practices.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior/mid-level drafters.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical CAD and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all disciplines on design, drawing, or fabrication requirements.
• Lead graphical evolution of new products from layout to drawings with proper dimensions and materials.
• Produce final drawings or 3D/Solid models independently or with others.
• Use CAD to generate drawings for CAM operations and manufacturing needs.
• Support engineering, sales, and program management with layouts for bids and proposals.
• Organize drawings and manage schedules, guiding drafting personnel as needed.
• Coordinate project(s) and estimate level of effort; participate in status reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Associates Mechanical Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Design Drafter to join our Space team. You will report to the Drafting Supervisor and work onsite to develop and finalize drawings and 3D models for aerospace-grade products.

You will lead drafting activities, mentor junior drafters, and collaborate with engineering, sales, and program management to support bids and manufacturing. Strong CAD skills and aerospace drafting knowledge are essential.