Project Engineer

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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 a Project Engineer to be the technical lead and point of contact for customers on design and development, and production programs for space propulsion hardware. The successful candidate will coordinate the work of designers, drafters, technicians, analysts, and other key members of a project team in the pursuit of successful project execution. Working jointly with the program manager, the project engineer shares responsibility for execution of cost and schedule targets throughout the course of a project. Facilitative leadership between program management, quality, and operations groups will be required in this tole. The project 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.

To be considered for the Project Engineer role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline. Mechanical or Aerospace preferred and minimum of five (5) years of related product or project engineering experience, with a proven track record of successful completion of projects or Master's degree and three (3) years or greater will be considered.

• Experience interfacing with customers and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with a strong technical foundation. Previous experience supporting propulsion hardware preferred.

• Self-starting instincts and an eagerness to own all aspects of an assigned project.

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible to:

• Serve as lead responsible engineer and technical point of contact to customers on design, development, and production of space propulsion hardware, primarily with rocket engines and chemical propulsion systems.

• Lead bid and proposal of new projects providing scope definitions, defining project schedules, assessing technical compliance, technical volume generation, and providing engineering estimates.

• To Prepare engineering reports associated with assigned projects and/or models.

• Lead and coordinate efforts of supporting engineering functions, e.g., Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Drafting, Analysis.

• Contribute to conceptual design and analysis discussions and efforts for rocket engine and propulsion system development programs.

• Author/prepare Development and Production Assembly/Test documentation including worksheets (shop travelers), acceptance test procedures, etc.

• Lead engineering support for hot fire of rocket engines for development and production programs in coordination with the lead design engineer as necessary or applicable.

• Coordinate development and production hardware fabrication, assembly, and test.

How We Care For You:

• 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, 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

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations

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This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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