Lead Engineer

Moog UK; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Gym onsite

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee share options

EV charging

Job summary

Moog UK is seeking a Lead / Senior Engineer to deliver complex aerospace programmes, acting as the engineering focal point within multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Depending on experience, you may lead a small team or provide deep technical expertise, with a strong emphasis on compliance with airworthiness standards and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior/lead engineering role within aerospace or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong technical expertise in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, hydraulic systems, actuation, stress, or design.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex engineering programmes.
• Experience acting as a technical authority with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations, airworthiness requirements, and certification processes.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical focal point for engineering programmes, including direct customer engagement.
• Lead and contribute to engineering design, analysis, and development activities.
• Plan, schedule, and deliver engineering work in line with cost, quality, and time constraints.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Review and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring robust engineering solutions.
• Oversee preparation of engineering documentation including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and practices.
• Support new product development activities from concept through to introduction.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions.
• Contribute to team development, including mentoring, performance management, and training (Lead level).
• Support compliance with aerospace standards, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Moog professionally, balancing technical integrity with commercial considerations.

Skills

Lead engineering

Customer-facing

Mentoring

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Job Title : Lead Engineer
Reporting To: Manager Sr., Engineering
ACC Work Schedule: Onsite
Tewkesbury, GBR

Moog Aircraft Group is a world leader in flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. We design and manufacture high-performance actuation and control solutions that enable safer, more efficient flight.

Joining Moog means working at the forefront of aerospace innovation, contributing to cutting-edge technologies that power next-generation aircraft.

We are seeking a talented Lead / Senior Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a key role responsible for delivering complex technical programmes, acting as the engineering focal point within multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful project outcomes. Depending on experience, you will either lead a small team of engineers while maintaining strong technical involvement (Lead Engineer) or operate as a highly skilled specialist providing deep technical expertise (Senior Engineer).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical focal point for engineering programmes, including direct customer engagement
• Lead and contribute to engineering design, analysis, and development activities
• Plan, schedule, and deliver engineering work in line with cost, quality, and time constraints
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians
• Review and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring robust engineering solutions
• Oversee preparation of engineering documentation including drawings, reports, and specifications
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and practices
• Support new product development activities from concept through to introduction
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions
• Contribute to team development, including mentoring, performance management, and training (Lead level)
• Support compliance with aerospace standards, certification, and regulatory requirements
• Represent Moog professionally, balancing technical integrity with commercial considerations

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in a senior or lead engineering role within aerospace or another highly regulated industry
• Strong technical expertise in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, hydraulic systems, actuation, stress, or design
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex engineering programmes
• Experience acting as a technical authority with customer-facing responsibilities
• Strong understanding of new product development lifecycles, from concept to certification and production
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engineering projects within budget and schedule constraints
• Excellent problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex technical challenges
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations, airworthiness requirements, and certification processes
• Experience with engineering documentation, including technical reports, specifications, and drawings
• Familiarity with MRB and Engineering Order processes (desirable)
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial functions
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance business needs and engineering integrity
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing engineering processes
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience

What We Offer

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Onsite 24/7 state-of-the-art Gym
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, EV charging

Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.

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