Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

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Job Title:

Tool & Fixture Design Engineer Reporting To:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NYOur team in Industrial Group is looking for a Tool & Fixture Design Engineer to join them. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.The Tool & Fixture Design Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role plays a key part in designing and implementing tooling and fixtures, programming and supporting CAM systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production operations

As a Tool & Fixture Design Engineer, here’s what you’ll do:

Design, develop, and validate production tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support machining and assembly processes

Create detailed drawings and CAD models for tooling and fixturing using standard engineering design software

Collaborate with machining, quality, and production teams to ensure tooling meets process capability and repeatability requirements

Oversee fabrication, testing, and continuous improvement of tooling and fixtures

Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products

Analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement

Support production troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner

Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability (DFM)
Lead process planning, including routing creation, equipment selection, and capacity planning

Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches

Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems (e.g., ISO), and regulatory requirements

Support PFMEA, control plans, and process validation activities

Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and performance

Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline, equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Three or more years’ experience in tool design or manufacturing engineer role Hands-on experience with tooling, fixturing, and CNC machining environments

Experience creating detailed drawings for tooling and fixturing

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.#LI-RG1

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $70,000.00–$ 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.…