Associate Product Engineer
About the job
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
Manager, Staff Engineering
Work Schedule
Onsite – Niagara Falls, NY
Moog Space and Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by high levels of U.S. Department of Defense spending and continued desire for space exploration. The Engines Business Unit at the Moog Niagara Falls site supplies rocket engines, propellant tanks, and propulsion systems for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle, and strategic defense missions.
We are looking for an Associate Product Engineer to support our space propulsion hardware business as part of the technical team on recurring production programs. The successful candidate will work as part of the project team in pursuit of successful project execution. The associate product engineer will report directly to the Product and Project Engineering Manager.
This position will be based primarily out of the Niagara Falls facility, however travel between Niagara Falls and East Aurora facilities may also be required depending on the needs of particular programs.
Here’s what you need to bring with you
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (or comparable field)
3 years of related product or project engineering experience preferred, with a proven track record of successful completion of projects.
Self-starting instincts and an eagerness to own assigned aspects of a project or projects.
Ability to work independently with a strong technical foundation.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with manufacturing, assembly, and test teammates.
Ability to work onsite in Western New York (WNY), primarily out of Niagara Falls.
This position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and pulmonary function testing.
Must have the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance
Here's what you'll be working on day to day
Provide assembly/test instructions 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.
Assess non-conformances or technical issues that occur during assembly and test.
Participation in RCCA analyses that ensure long-term solutions to precent recurring problems.
Participate in customer presentations or technical review meetings.
Coordinate with multiple departments to eliminate roadblocks and ensure on-time delivery of hardware.
Participate in hands-on prototyping of new products
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
Niagara Falls, 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.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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.
From Moog's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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