Design Drafter

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Job Title:

Design Drafter

Reporting To:

Specialist/Lead, Prod. Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is in search of a first shift, Design Drafter to join their team!

The Design Drafter will be primarily responsible for applying new manufacturing technologies for tooling, work holding gaging and automation support tooling to existing mature production and development programs. You’ll take ownership and drive results performing challenging and non‑routine tooling, gaging and fixture designs requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. In addition to the accountability for the assembly and manufacturing processes in East Aurora, NY you may also help support our other aircraft facilities worldwide as required.

As a Design Drafter, you will:

• Use Siemens NX (Unigraphics) to create designs of cutting tools, fixtures, gages, automation support tooling and test equipment.  The designs should be both economical to build and use.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Product Engineers, Production shop and A&T Technicians to ensure the designs work as requested.

• Support the fabrication of complex machined parts and sub-assemblies by creating tooling, fixtures, and gaging to aid in the manufacturing and assembly of these parts and assemblies.

• Prepare detailed drawings of your designs.  These detailed drawings may be used to manufacture the fixtures in the Moog Model Shop/Tool room or at a Moog Suppliers.

• Explore new work holding techniques and tooling to expand Moog’s tooling and fixturing capabilities as we drive towards automated production cells, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Evaluate and develop new and emerging technologies in cutting tools and work holding for development and production machining and product assembly and test.

• Maintain contact with the Moog Tool Room and Outside suppliers regarding the economic manufacturability of your designs.

• Coordinate with various departments and team members so machining and assembly constraints are understood and the design will function in this environment.

• Estimate tooling, fixture and gaging design times.

• Recommend tooling, fixturing, gaging and automation support tooling concepts to help engineers manufacture and assemble complex components.

• Load, track and assist in managing the Tool workflow process using Jira.

To be considered for the Design Drafter role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology and 2 years relevant experience
• OR 5+ years of applicable experience in a mechanical engineering technical environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Tooling and/or fixture design experience.
• Strong CAD drafting and design skills are a must to be proficient in this role
• Knowledge of machine shop practices and fabrication methods.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and how to apply it to tool and fixture designs.
• The ability to work as both an individual contributor and as part of a cross functional team.
• Applicant must have a working knowledge of precision machine shop practices, cutting tools, gaging, jig and fixture design.
• A progressive thinker and Self-starter to help advance our current methodologies and technologies.
• The ability to think and design “Outside the box”.
• Experience with quick change fixturing is a plus.
• Experience with automation support tooling a plus.
• A “Lean Mindset” and leadership skills to drive change towards a “Lean factory” and “Standardized Work” is a plus. (Lean belt certification a plus)
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
• The ability to be a self-starter and motivated to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Occasional travel, less than 5%

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 pai…