Mechanical Design Engineer

Moog

Last Updated: 12/31/2025 6:02:07 AM

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Current Days Open
44
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$75,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
21.3
First Seen
11/18/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$75,000.00 (Yearly)
12/31/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$120,000.00 (Yearly)
7/15/2026

Full 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: Mechanical Design Engineer Reporting To: Mgr., Staff Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite Buffalo, NY Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer! Are you ready to engineer the future? Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers. Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities. Our SDG team, located in the quaint, Buffalo, NY suburb of East Aurora, is eager to welcome a new Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on creativity and innovation. This role will focus on mechanical design, modeling stress/fatigue analysis for various programs/projects. You will report directly to the Staff Engineering Manager and enjoy an on-site/collaborative working environment with typical working hours being M-F from 8am 4:30pm. Your Mission As our new Mechanical Design Engineer, you will: Dream up and design new mechanical systems and elevate existing designs to new heights Ensure every mechanical component works seamlessly and meets our high-quality standards Get involved early in the creative process, collaborating on complex product concepts and tailor-made customer solutions Contribute to the development of the team and the knowledge within the mechanical design engineering field. Partner with colleagues who assemble and test your designs to perfection Who You Are Were looking for skilled Mechanical Design Engineers with the following background: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Skilled in 3D CAD software (experience with Siemens NX or Solidworks is a bonus!) Have experience in FEM analysis tools like NX Advanced Simulation, Pro/Mechanica Structure, or Ansys? Even better! Fascinated by mechanical design and eager to explore modeling and stress/fatigue analysis Self-driven and ready to take ownership of your projects Due to federal contract obligations, applicants must be able to demonstrate they are either a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) In return, we care for you by providing incredible work perks including: Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program 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 Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities. Additional site-specific benefits may also be offered Excited to Apply? Does this opportunity resonate with your skills/experience and sound like your next great challenge? We invite you to apply now for immediate consideration! #LI-SR1 Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $75,000.00$95,000.00 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. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787. No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc. No job matches right now? Drop your resume here and tell us about your career interests! Hear directly from our employees about why Moog is a great place to work!

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