Director of Product Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI)

Job description

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 : Director of Product Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI) Reporting To: GVP Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Our Military Aircraft Group East Aurora is currently seeking a Director of Product Engineering & New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead the site in ensuring the integrity, producibility, and performance of products throughout their lifecycle, from concept development through full-rate production and ongoing operational support. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for driving Product Engineering and NPI strategies that enable successful product launches while maintaining the highest standards of quality, reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction in current production programs. You will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure products are designed, produced, and sustained for long-term success, partnering closely with Design Engineering, Fabrication, Assembly & Test, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management. To be considered for the Director, Product Engineering & New Product Introduction role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you: Degree: Bachelor’s in engineering or similar (Master’s preferred). Experience: 10+ years in product engineering/NPI or similar in regulated, high‑reliability, or complex manufacturing; 5+ years managing engineering teams or managers. Strong record of driving results, improving performance, and leading change in ambiguous situations. Ability to set and execute strategic objectives across functions, sites, and divisions. Budgeting and cost control experience. Solid technical and business judgment to resolve complex product and production issues. Clear communicator of technical/project information to customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Experience bringing products from R&D to production readiness. Knowledge of product testing, validation, and production test systems. Strong process leadership, relationship building, and cross‑functional influencing (often without direct authority). Experience defining engineering requirements, specifications, and test strategies. Ability to balance technical depth with strategic execution and strong problem‑solving/decision skills. Key responsibilities Team leadership: Manage and develop the Product Engineering & NPI team; set goals, give feedback, and mentor talent. Provide technical leadership for production programs to meet performance, quality, reliability, compliance, and customer needs. Own product transitions from development → production readiness → stable, efficient manufacturing. Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and others to ensure design for testability, manufacturability, and scalability. Ensure processes, tooling, documentation, and training are in place for new and existing product lines. Define requirements and specs for production assembly and test tools with Design/Test Engineering. Create product support plans that follow engineering and quality standards and best practices. Serve as Technical Approver/Authorizer for engineering changes and participate on the PNOE board to address product risks. Promote a disciplined, results‑oriented engineering culture. 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. Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $180,000.00–$250,000.00 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. 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