Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

Moog • Torrance, CA

154d • $80,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

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. We have an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to the Supplier Quality & Development Manager, this on-site position is based in Torrance, CA (Los Angeles area) and offers a 9/80 work schedule and a hybrid option. As Moog strategically increases the quantity of parts it purchases from external Supply Chain partners, there is a need for Manufacturing Engineers to support the development, onboarding, and growth of suppliers. The ultimate goal is to ensure stable and capable manufacturing processes are in place to allow delivery of product at customer demand rate. Manufacturing Engineers are involved at all stages of the product lifecycle including influencing design at concept stage, supplier assessment and selection, identifying key process characteristics, manufacturing/assembly process and controls development, process capability analysis, and management of change. Manufacturing Engineers play a critical role in ensuring product integrity as parts are transferred to suppliers and work as part of a cross-functional team to assess and mitigate technical risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Experience in Complex Machined Parts and Gears is required.
• Specialist technical experience, examples metallurgy, processing knowledge, metrology, GD&T, electrical motor assemblies.
• Experience with supplier improvement efforts, with organization, seeking input for best practices using customer communication and management.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Strong data driven decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in core defect prevention tools (DFMA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Capability Analysis, Error Proofing, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work in cross functional teams to tight deadlines and often under pressure.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (APQP and PPAP).
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulations, particularly AS13000 series, AS9102, AS9103, and AS9145.
• Formal continuous improvement qualification (Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt) desired, but not necessary.
• High degree of numeracy and knowledge of statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing of complex machining/gear/motor components within the supply base.
• Prepare part risk assessments and conduct them with the suppliers.
• Review manufacturing processes to ensure they will yield parts compliant to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with various departments and team members to understand design intent and communicate design intent to the suppliers.
• Recommend processes, tooling, and inspection methods to suppliers.
• Review suppliers manufacturing capabilities.
• Assist suppliers in resolving problems related to the manufacture of Moog parts.
• Review manufacturing specifications and provide technical guidance on the specifications.
• Review new product designs and identify manufacturing concerns and communicate these to design using a data driven approach.
• Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities.
• Work with suppliers and Moog design to conduct DFX / DFMA activities on new designs.
• Review PPAP submittals for completeness and accuracy.
• Create and participate in FMEA activities with the suppliers.
• Conduct gage R & R's with Moog and suppliers. Review gage R&R data.
• Conduct MSA with Moog and the suppliers to establish correlation and minimize gage correlation issues.
• Review process capability data.
• Be an active participant in the Moog Zero Defect journey utilizing the AS9145 concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Matching 401k.
• Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 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.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

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