Offshore Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Moog Space and Defense Group is seeking an Offshore Manufacturing Engineer to support its Motor/Resolver production lines and outsource vendors. The role is based onsite in Blacksburg, Virginia, and requires international travel of approximately up to 50% of the time. The engineer will work independently and with domestic and international teams, maintaining confidential information and collaborating effectively across cultures and with international clients. The position oversees manufacturing process development and supports manufacturing operations, including reviewing drawings, ordering and supporting manufacturing tooling, and developing work instructions, labor standards, facility layouts, and quotes. The engineer reviews requests for quotes on new orders, conducts mechanical and electrical manufacturing design reviews, and recommends improvements for manufacturability. The role also supports technical exchanges with suppliers and Moog, follows applicable policies and regulatory requirements such as ITAR, prepares operational reports for leadership, and cross-trains to support other areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Five years of experience in a manufacturing or related role.
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately up to 50% of the time.
- Experience communicating with internal and external customers, coworkers, and other business disciplines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and function efficiently in a team-based manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Cultural awareness to support global operations and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and international clients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with lean principles and Six Sigma.
- Experience with an electro-mechanical or magnetic background.
- Conversational English and Spanish bilingual ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients.
Responsibilities
- Support the Motor/Resolver production lines and outsource vendors.
- Oversee manufacturing process development with domestic and international teams.
- Review drawings and order and support manufacturing tooling.
- Review and support work instructions, labor standards, facility layouts, and quotes.
- Review and respond to requests for quotes on new orders.
- Conduct mechanical and electrical manufacturing design reviews and recommend improvements for manufacturability.
- Follow and enforce applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including ITAR.
- Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports to leadership on operational performance, schedule attainment, spending, and capital expenditure requests.
- Support technical exchange discussions with suppliers and Moog.
- Cross-train to help in other areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work with confidential information.
- Collaborate with diverse teams and international clients while supporting global operations.
Benefits
- Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Flexible Friday afternoons.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
