Section Head (Supervisor), Mechanical Engineering

Moog • Torrance, CA

105d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog Military Aircraft has an immediate opening for a Test Equipment Mechanical Engineering Section Head to join our team. Reporting to our Test Systems Manager, and you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work onsite in Torrance, CA. Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world's leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering plus a minimum of 6 years' experience in a broad application of mechanical engineering skills.
• Broad experience with development of a variety of engineering drawings, schematics, and technical reports.
• Experience managing people in a supervisory/managerial role.
• International travel (5-10%) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in the aerospace/defense manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Possess strong people skills in order to lead assigned team, interface with other section heads, and global managers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach engineers of various skill sets and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers assigned to develop test equipment in the Military Aircraft Group.
• Serve as direct supervisor for 1-10 direct reports, providing technical mentoring and training to develop your team's competency, skills, and efficiency to meet test equipment engineering global standards.
• Work together with the Test Equipment Site Manager(s) to assign engineers to projects as required and is accountable for your team's performance in the execution of their project responsibilities.
• Enforce process compliance and participates in process development to improve efficiency and rigor.
• Perform performance reviews for assigned staff and participate in workforce planning and recruiting/hiring.
• Serve as a direct individual contributor to assigned projects at 50 - 75% capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and 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.
• Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees