Design Engineering Manager

Moog; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog in Blacksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary design team, directing design activities for new products and providing manufacturing support for readiness. You will report to the Electro-Magnetic Eng & Rsrc Manager and travel as needed to customer sites.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics, 7 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience (motion control preferred), and 3 years of leadership with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics required.
• 7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; motion control systems preferred.
• 3 years of leadership experience; direct supervision preferred.
• Strong project management, risk mitigation, budget control and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior leaders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for new products and support heritage products.
• Provide manufacturing support to assure operational readiness.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team for requirements, cost/technical proposals, prototyping, design validation.
• Determine long-term product, skill and organizational needs with leadership.
• Drive new product development and continuous improvement of processes.
• Present data and concepts in formal design reviews; participate in strategic planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Travel ability

Experience with motion control systems

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

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.