Product Engineer - Operations Support

Moog Controls Ltd.; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension

Employee share options

Onsite parking

Job summary

Moog Controls Ltd. in Tewkesbury, UK, is seeking a Product Engineer - Operations Support to drive continuous improvement in EHSV assembly and test processes.

You will support production delivery, optimize processes, and resolve issues across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical interfaces. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) with 2+ years engineering experience, plus strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (equivalent experience may be considered).
• 2+ years mechanical or process engineering experience (Engineer level).
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience in precision manufacturing or process engineering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support EHSV build and test processes in Assembly & Test environment to meet production delivery requirements.
• Identify process improvements to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Analyze build and performance data to support process optimization and engineering decisions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing/test processes to increase yield and reduce product failure risk.
• Collaborate with sustainment test equipment teams to diagnose and resolve testing issues.
• Assist with rapid containment actions and long-term corrective actions for production issues.
• Partner with technicians and cross-functional teams to support operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow Diagrams

Microsoft Word

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: Product Engineer - Operations Support

Reporting To: Product & Supply Chain Engineering Manager (Ops Support)

Work Schedule: Onsite – Tewkesbury, GBR

Our Commercial Aircraft Group is looking for a Product Process Engineer to join our team in Tewkesbury, UK. In this role, you will support Electro Hydraulic Servo Valve (EHSV) assembly and test processes, driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and problem resolution to ensure delivery, quality, and performance objectives are achieved.

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• For Associate Engineer level: Relevant mechanical or process engineering experience with knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• For Engineer level: Minimum two (2) years of relevant mechanical or process engineering experience with strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing, product development, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering environment strongly preferred.
• Experience creating or maintaining Assembly Instructions and Production Worksheets, including proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Awareness of test rig development and operation preferred.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams is desirable.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with technicians, production teams, and engineering stakeholders.
• Ability to travel within the UK as required.

As a Product / Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support Electro Hydraulic Servo Valve (EHSV) build and test processes within an Assembly & Test environment to meet production delivery requirements across a wide range of product variants.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement actions to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Analyze build and performance data to support process optimization and informed engineering decision making.
• Develop and improve existing manufacturing and test processes to increase yield and reduce risk of product failure.
• Utilize appropriate procedures, equipment, and engineering standards to generate and interpret technical data.
• Collaborate closely with sustainment test equipment teams to diagnose and resolve software, electronics, hydraulic, and product-related testing issues.
• Support investigations of production issues, driving rapid containment actions and long-term corrective solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with process changes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and customer satisfaction.
• Partner effectively with technicians, production cell leads, and cross-functional teams to support operational excellence.

How we care for you:

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension and life assurance programs
• Employee share options, onsite parking, and additional employee benefits