Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a high-visibility transformation within our machining and support operations, shaping the future of how we build, scale, and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Lead your portion of the AIM transition: Plan and execute the transfer of machinery, tooling, and processes from the current campus location to the new AIM facility.
• Manage and deliver tactical and operational plans with clear KPIs and measurable results.
• Maintain a rolling 10-year capital plan for your area of responsibility.
• Oversee capital equipment selection, justification, acquisition, and onboarding.
• Monitor Target vs. Actual performance for assigned parts and drive continuous improvement.
• Help define and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with site and divisional objectives.
• Identify, justify, and implement process improvements (machining and non-machining), including automation opportunities.
• Establish and drive short-term tactical and operational plans to meet production, quality, and schedule goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineer experience, ideally in machining environments.
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in machining environments.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders outside the immediate group and lead through change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• Machining process optimization experience and a hands-on machining background.
• Experience identifying and leading automation initiatives.
• Experience with quoting, estimating, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and resource planning.
• Understanding of Cost Account Manager responsibilities.
• CAD and CAM programming experience.
• Design for Manufacturing (DfM) mindset, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to build custom reports using SQL and Power BI.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Teamcenter.

Skills

• Leadership and project management skills.
• Technical expertise in machining and manufacturing processes.
• Automation and process improvement knowledge.
• Project planning and execution.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the 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.

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.