Associate Product Engineer

Posted:
6/7/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ Buffalo, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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:

Associate Product Engineer

Reporting To:

Engineering Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

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.  

This person should be a self-starter and be able to be efficient with minimal direction. You will report to the Engineering Manager and are expected to be the technical point of contact in many areas. This includes proposal support, program kick-off, design reviews, qualification, and production of the hardware.

To be considered for the Associate Product Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or comparable field of technology and 0-3 years of experience.
  • The ability to write work instructions
  • Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate with manufacturing, assembly and test teammates.
  • Self-starting instincts, solid analytical skills, and a strong sense of ownership for responsible products.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. 
  • Ability to work onsite in East Aurora, NY (remote candidates will not be considered).

As an Associate Product Engineer, you will:

  • Provide assembly/test instructions, training and monitoring to maintain production.
  • Assure and maintain design integrity, producibility and quality in development and production products.
  • Develop and improve tools, fixtures and test equipment.
  • Perform engineering analysis to assess non-conformances or technical issues that occur during assembly and test. 
  • Develop RCCA analyses that ensure long-term solutions to prevent recurring problems.
  • Contribute to customer presentations or technical review meetings.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to work through roadblocks and ensure on-time delivery of hardware.
  • Participate in hands on prototyping of new products during the development phase working closely with the design team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute programs and deliver hardware to the customer.
  • Contribute to the analysis, design, development, and test of complex hardware.
  • Identify and execute plans to improve cost and schedule on development and production programs.
  • Generate technical data, reports, and procedures for assigned programs.
  • For production programs, serve as technical focal point for internal and external customers.

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–$90,000.00 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 

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