Manufacturing Automation Engineer

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.

About the role

The Manufacturing Automation Engineer (MAE) is responsible for transforming existing manual production procedures into automated, scalable processes through the implementation of robotics, innovative software, and Moog’s internal AI client. This role supports all four production floors (Transceivers, Simplex Cables, Complex Cables, and FORCE) and works closely with Design Engineering, Software Engineering, and IT, leading cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability. This full-time, salaried position reports to the Operations Manager and is performed onsite at Moog’s Highland Heights, OH facility. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

Automation Integration

• Examine and understand each aspect of Moog’s production process and determine potential areas for automation implementation.
• Perform time studies and PFMEAs to develop baselines for data tracking and performance improvement.
• Create comprehensive technical specifications, including functional requirements, integration methods, and safety features.
• Research available equipment, evaluate vendor proposals, and submit capital expense requests for validated solutions.
• Onboard, integrate, program, and verify new equipment into production processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operation diagrams, and code libraries within Moog’s existing document control system.
• Provide training, support, and handover of automation equipment to the Production and Manufacturing Process Engineering teams.
• Monitor existing automation projects for performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Performance

• Lead automation initiatives from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, timelines, and communication with stakeholders.
• Integrate automation equipment with plant networks, MES, ERP, and data systems in partnership with IT.
• Work with the Environmental Health and Safety team to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational safety standards.
• Coordinate with Facilities to confirm infrastructure readiness for equipment deployment.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Process and Software Engineers to align automation projects with process optimization and lean principles.
• Engage the Production and Planning teams to ensure automation supports production goals and workflows.
• Maintain and provide project status to keep Site Management and other relevant stakeholders informed on project implementation timelines, potential risks, and existing issues/changes.

Performance Expectations

• Develop and deliver projects on schedule and within the proposed budgets.
• Ensure new projects are viable operationally and financially and can achieve the projected ROI.
• Support Production and Engineering teams with process improvement, design for automation initiatives, and new product introduction.
• Create and maintain accurate and informative project plans, status updates, risk and issue registers, change logs, and acceptance metrics, and provide them to Team and Site Management at accepted intervals.
• Drive measurable improvement tracked by mutually agreed-upon key performance indicators for efficiency, downtime, and throughput.
• Ensure the integrity of all reports and data captured in the Department.
• Meet AS9100 process compliance in the execution of the department’s objectives.
• Manage tasks or projects and ensure defined work output is completed from start to finish on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, specific experience in manufacturing automation preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Proven experience in industrial automation, equipment specification, and manufacturing project delivery.
• Knowledge of control systems (PLC, HMI, robotics) and integration with IT systems.
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 is a plus.
• Experience in the electronics manufacturing or aerospace and defense manufacturing industry preferred.

Benefits

Financial Rewards

• Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k.
• Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.

Health & Welfare

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability.
• Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Professional Skills Development

• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.

Culture

• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Pay

Cleveland, OH: $100,000.00–$125,000.00 annually.

Schedule

Onsite – Highland Heights, OH (Cleveland area).