Project Engineer

Moog Inc. • Torrance, CA

35d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is in search of a Project Engineer reporting to the Staff Project Engineer. The Project Engineer is responsible for leading, planning, and executing all project engineering activities for the Military Global Sustainment business in its role to support the global fleet of military aircraft that Moog manufactures parts for. This role owns the Technical Aspects (Scope, schedule, risk, performance). This role is the key point of contact for the customer involving Technical Requirements and Goals. The position combines an assortment of technical expertise in integration, systems engineering, cybersecurity, product knowledge and test and evaluation while focusing to the sustained operation and growth of the existing and future Program installations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical project management experience in aerospace, automotive, or test equipment sectors.
• Proven experience in subcontract management, requirements management, and verification/validation methods.
• Strong background in managing cost, schedule, and scope for technical projects; familiarity with EVMS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full Program technical aspects, including but not limited to, Linear Hydraulic Flight Controls, Leading and Trailing Edge High Lift Systems, and the equipment needed to maintain this hardware.
• Lead customer technical discussions involving current and future capabilities, status, and schedule of the program.
• Develop technical requirements documents for onboarding of future capabilities through discussions with the customer and research of existing/future technologies.
• Ensure that all program activities are executed as technical defined, within scope, and align with the overall program goals for current and future efforts.
• Provide technical guidance to Program Management on impacts of Project efforts, especially Customer Deliverable projects.
• Provide technical support to Business Development and Program growth discussions with current and future customers.
• Support Program Management with program technical requirement prioritization and planning.
• Establish and continuously improve program technical workflows, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to program technical strategy, governance, and performance metrics.
• Support audits, reviews, and customer program assessments.
• Support development and maintenance of Program IMS regarding technical efforts and requirements ensuring that new Projects align with current Projects, without impacting Program requirements.
• Support Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all Program efforts.
• Proactively manage issues, dependencies, and constraints impacting Program technical performance.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership on prioritization and tradeoffs within the technical aspects of the Program.
• Proactively work with Business Development and Program Management in developing ongoing and new proposal packages.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison across Moog functions, suppliers, and the customer(s).
• Coordinate Program technical activities directly with each project team, ensuring technical support availability, scope understanding, and technical growth plans of the Program.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and performance metrics to leadership and the customer.
• Build trusted relationships with customer stakeholders and external partners.
• Continuously collaborate with the customer on their desired growth path, technical aspirations, and desired Program outcomes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Field Service, and Lab/ Modernization teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering on troubleshooting, failure analysis, testing, and capability integration.
• Support Supply Chain and Logistics with spare parts forecasting, regional planning, and sustainment readiness.
• Support Field teams in planning and executing onsite maintenance activities.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development and other personal growth programs

What This Job Offers

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