Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

Our team at Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join us.  You will report to the Site Fabrication Director, and you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work on-site in Torrance, CA

In this role, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team consisting of Methods Engineering, NC Programming, Tool Design and Special Processing while driving both operational performance and long-term strategic initiatives. You will play a critical role in capital planning, process optimization, and the implementation of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

This position will also lead a high visibility transformation of our core competency products from our traditional CNC equipment onto automated multi-tasking machines as part of our Advanced Manufacturing Transformation.

To be considered for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in machining environments.

• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in machining environments.

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders outside the immediate group and lead through change.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.

It’d be great if you also had:

• Machining process optimization experience and a hands-on machining background.

• Experience identifying and leading automation initiatives.

• Experience with quoting, estimating, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and resource planning.

• Understanding of CostAccount Manager responsibilities.

• Manual CNC programming experience.

• CAD and CAM programming experience.

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) mindset, GD&T, and blueprint reading.

• Ability to build custom reports using SQL and Power BI.

• Familiarity with JIRA and Teamcenter.

• Experience in the Aerospace industry

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will…

• Mentor and coach Methods, NC Programming and Tool Design engineers to meet company objectives while cultivating their growth.

• Lead your portion of the Advanced Manufacturing Transformation.

• Manage and deliver tactical and operational plans with clear KPI’s and measurable results.

• Oversee capital equipment selection, justification, acquisition, and onboarding.

• Monitor Target vs Actual performance for assigned parts and drive continuous improvement.

• Help define and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with site and divisional objectives.

• Identify, justify, and implement process improvements (machining and non-machining), including automation opportunities.

• Establish and drive short-term tactical and operational plans to meet production, quality, and schedule goals.   

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

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

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