Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

Job Title Tool & Fixture Design Engineer Location & Schedule Onsite – Buffalo, NY (East Aurora, NY) Overview 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. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Our team in the 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 engineering role. Hands‑on experience with tooling, fixturing, and CNC machining environments. Experience creating detailed drawings for tooling and fixturing. Benefits Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and participation 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 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. Additional Information This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Equal Opportunity Employer MOOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr