Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
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. Moog is the premier motion and flow-control solutions provider for satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance systems. Moog’s Space & Defense Group – Salt Lake City Operations is a high-production facility for military ground-vehicle turret systems and missile control actuation systems. This is a rapidly growing business with significant opportunities for professional development. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our production operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a production, design, development, or complex assemblies environment.
- Experience with mechanical design using NX or SolidWorks.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels within Moog and with customers/vendors.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and follow through with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to simultaneously support and complete a large and varied list of tasks.
- Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Motivation and willingness to drive and support continuous improvement activities.
Nice To Haves
- Background with automation, robotics, or PLC/controls.
- Hands-on experience with machining, mills/lathes, 3D printing, or prototyping.
- Familiarity with JIRA or similar project/ticketing systems.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Design manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and components using NX or SolidWorks.
- Develop rapid prototypes using inhouse 3D printing equipment and shop tools.
- Develop detailed design solutions to improve manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, effectiveness, repeatability, efficiency, and ease of use.
- Identify opportunities to address unsafe, highly variable, inefficient, or difficult processes and propose continuous improvement concepts with cost/benefit considerations.
- Lead process-improvement project design, build, integration, verification, and operator training.
- Provide hands-on support to the production line, assisting with troubleshooting, equipment upkeep, and continuous improvement activities.
- Support and lead automation initiatives, including robotics, new equipment, and modernization efforts.
- Obtain input from operators regarding equipment functionality and design; educate operators on new processes, features, and equipment capabilities.
- Share manufacturing technologies and ideas with engineering teams to increase understanding of manufacturing options.
- Design and configure manufacturing line layouts for efficient throughput.
- Use JIRA or similar systems to manage tasks, track progress, and communicate project timelines.
- Participate in or lead business-case development for new projects.
- Participate in daily stand-up meetings and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators across the facility.
Benefits
- employee stock purchase plan
- an open paid time off policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
