Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

Moog Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo/East Aurora, NY is seeking a Tool & Fixture Design Engineer to develop and sustain tooling and fixtures for machining and assembly, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager with an onsite schedule in East Aurora, NY.

You will design, validate tooling, create CAD models, and coordinate with production teams to meet process capability and deliver continuous improvements across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years’ experience in tool design or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with tooling, fixturing, and CNC machining environments.
• Experience creating detailed drawings for tooling and fixturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures for machining and assembly.
• Create detailed drawings and CAD models for tooling and fixturing.
• Collaborate with machining, quality, and production teams to ensure tooling meets process capability.
• Oversee fabrication, testing, and continuous improvement of tooling and fixtures.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Support production troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing issues promptly.
• Lead process planning, routing creation, and capacity planning.
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches.

Skills

Tool design

CNC machining

CAD drafting

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAM systems

Job description

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.

Job Title

Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Process

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in Industrial Group is looking for a Tool & Fixture Design Engineer to join them. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

The Tool & Fixture Design Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role plays a key part in designing and implementing tooling and fixtures, programming and supporting CAM systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production operations

As a Tool & Fixture Design Engineer, here’s what you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and validate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support machining and assembly processes
• Create detailed drawings and CAD models for tooling and fixturing using standard engineering design software
• Collaborate with machining, quality, and production teams to ensure tooling meets process capability and repeatability requirements
• Oversee fabrication, testing, and continuous improvement of tooling and fixtures
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement
• Support production troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability (DFM)
• Lead process planning, including routing creation, equipment selection, and capacity planning
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems (e.g., ISO), and regulatory requirements
• Support PFMEA, control plans, and process validation activities
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and performance
• Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline, equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Three or more years’ experience in tool design or manufacturing engineer role
• Hands-on experience with tooling, fixturing, and CNC machining environments
• Experience creating detailed drawings for tooling and fixturing

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.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $70,000.00–$100,000.00 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.

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