Moog

Design Engineering Manager

Moog$115K — $170K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or closely related field.
  • 7 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with a preference for motion control systems.
  • 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in a direct supervisory role.
  • Excellent project management skills, emphasizing risk mitigation, budget control, and schedule tracking.
  • Outstanding communication skills, effective in presenting to leadership and customers.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for technical support and business development.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and direct design activities for new product development and existing products.
  • Support manufacturing teams to ensure operational readiness of products.
  • Build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to analyze product requirements and proposals.
  • Drive new product development and improvements in existing products and processes.
  • Present concepts and recommendations to management and stakeholders during design reviews.
  • Participate in strategic planning focused on new product development initiatives.
  • Manage multiple projects to meet demanding schedules, budget targets, and technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Great compensation package with profit sharing opportunities and retirement plan contributions.
  • Flexible paid time off policies, parental leave, and holiday observances.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, alongside additional support resources.
  • Tuition assistance and programs for mentorship and professional development.
  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups and cultural events.
  • A structured work schedule of Monday to Thursday with half-day Fridays.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Design Engineering Manager

Reporting To:
Manager, Electro-Mgntc Eng & Rsrc

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Blacksburg, VA
Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of "equipping those who defend freedom."

Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Design Engineer Manager to join them. You will report to the Electro-Magnetic Engineering and Research Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, VA

To be considered for Design Engineer Manager you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics or closely related field.
  • 7 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with motion control systems is strongly preferred.
  • 3 years of leadership experience. Direct supervision experience is preferred.
  • Excellent project management skills, including risk mitigation, budget control, and schedule tracking
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort presenting to senior leaders and customers
  • Ability to travel to customer sites to support sales and provide technical support (internationally and domestically).


As a Design Engineer Manager, you will:

You'll be responsible for the planning, organization, and direction of all design activities in the development of new products and for technical support for heritage products. You will provide support to the manufacturing team to assure operational readiness. Build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team for analyzing product requirements, making cost and technical proposals, developing prototypes, finalizing the design, and design validation and verification. You will work with leadership to determine long term product, skill, and organizational needs.

Additional Responsibilities will include:

  • Driving new product development and continuous improvement of existing products and processes.
  • Presenting concepts, data, and recommendations to management and customers in formal design reviews.
  • Participating in management level strategic planning related to new product development.
  • Driving innovation and creation of intellectual property.
  • Managing projects and activities in a multiple project environment to meet high demand schedules, cost targets, and technical requirements.
  • Providing leadership and supervision for the Engineering team to assure efficiency and effectiveness of team members.
  • Assist in the interviewing, hiring, appraisal, mentoring and professional development of department staff.


How we Care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, relocation assistance
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations
  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9-hour shifts and half day Friday's


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Salary Range Transparency:
Blacksburg, VA $115,000.00-$170,000.00 Annually

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.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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