Engineering Manager

Moog Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • $145,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog's Defense team in Salt Lake City is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization supporting circuit card assembly (CCA) production and new product introductions. As a member of the site leadership team, the manager will drive technical excellence, process reliability, and on-time delivery in a lean, continuous-improvement environment, with a focus on quality and delivery performance.

The role oversees manufacturing processes including SMT, through-hole assembly, soldering, inspection, and test while maintaining quality, ESD, and safety controls. It is an onsite, collaborative position at the Salt Lake City CCA plant, with a 9/80 schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or other company sites may be required.

The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. The listed annual salary range is $145,000–$180,000, with actual compensation dependent on factors including location, experience, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience in electronics or CCA assembly.
• Hands-on experience with SMT processes, including pick-and-place and reflow, through-hole soldering, AOI, X-ray, and electronics testing such as ICT, flying probe, or functional test.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills, including experience with SPC, DOE, and process capability analysis.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards and ESD control practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, purchasing, and customers.
• Commitment to lean and continuous-improvement principles.

Nice To Haves

• IPC certifications, such as IPC-610 or J-STD-001, or IPC CID.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous-improvement certification.
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment qualifications in a CCA environment.
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering organization; supervise, coach, and mentor supervisors, engineers, and technicians, and manage staffing, performance reviews, and career development.
• Define, document, and optimize process flows for SMT, through-hole assembly, conformal coating, soldering, AOI/X-ray inspection, and in-circuit and functional testing.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for yield, reliability, and field failures using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, DMAIC, and 5 Whys.
• Implement statistical process control, capability studies, design of experiments, and other data-driven methods to improve process stability and reduce variation.
• Maintain and improve compliance with applicable industry and customer standards, including IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL, AS, ISO, or AS9100 standards as applicable.
• Oversee equipment qualification, maintenance strategies, capital projects, and tooling and fixture design to meet production and quality goals.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Program Management, and Design Engineering to resolve issues and support program success.
• Support customer engagements, including failure analysis, technical presentations, and proposals, and serve as the engineering point of contact for customer escalations.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and project cost estimates, prioritizing investments to align with site strategy.
• Ensure EHS and ESD program compliance across engineering activities.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
• Matching 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental coverage.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager