Engineering Manager

Moog; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary site team delivering SMT, through-hole, and test processes with a view toward 100% quality and 100% delivery.

You will drive process excellence, mentor supervisors and engineers, and partner with Quality, Production, and Program Management to meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 5+ years in Electronics/CCA manufacturing, hands-on SMT and inspection experience, and strong

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing/Engineering in Electronics/CCA assembly.
• Hands-on SMT, through-hole, AOI, X-ray, and test experience.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Strong problem solving, data analysis; SPC/DOE experience.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and ESD control.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site engineering organizations.
• Define and optimize SMT/through-hole process flows.
• Lead root-cause investigations (8D/5 Whys) and corrective actions.
• Implement SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE to improve stability.
• Maintain IPC/J STD/ISO/AS9100 compliance.
• Oversee equipment qualification and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Mgmt and Design Eng.
• Support customer engagements and engineering budgets.
• Ensure EHS and ESD program compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing/Engineering

SMT processes

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AOI/X-ray inspection

SPC software

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 : Engineering Manager

Reporting To: Management, General Management

Work Schedule: Onsite - Salt Lake City, UT

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.

Our Defense team in Salt Lake City, UT, is eagerly looking for an Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. The Site Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, manufacturing/process engineers, and technicians supporting circuit card assembly (CCA) production and new product introductions at our Salt Lake City Circuit Card Assembly plant. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will drive technical excellence, process reliability, and on-time delivery while operating within a lean, continuous-improvement culture. The role focuses on maximizing yield and throughput for SMT, through‑hole, reflow/wave solder, AOI/X‑ray inspection, and test processes while maintaining strict quality and ESD controls / programs. The Site Engineering Manager will operate within a lean, continuous improvement environment, consistently driving toward 100% Quality and 100% Delivery.

This is an on‑site, collaborative working environment that offers a 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off! ( Formal schedule is Mon - Thurs, 7:00am - 4:00pm, every other Fri 7:00am - 3:00pm )

As our Engineering Manager, you will add incredible value to the team by holding responsibility for:

• Lead and develop site engineering organizations. Supervise, coach, and mentor supervisors, engineers, and technicians; manage staffing, performance reviews, and career development.
• Define, document, and optimize process flows for SMT, through‑hole, conformal coating, soldering, inspection (AOI/X‑ray), and in‑circuit/functional test.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions for yield, reliability, and field failures using structured problem‑solving (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys).
• Implement statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cp/Cpk), DOE, and other data‑driven methods to improve process stability and reduce variation.
• Maintain and improve compliance to industry and customer standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, MIL/AS/ISO/AS9100 as applicable).
• Oversee equipment qualification, maintenance strategies, capital projects, and tooling/fixture design to meet production and quality goals.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Program Management, and Design Engineering to resolve issues and drive program success.
• Support customer engagements, including failure analysis, technical presentations, and proposals; act as engineering point of contact for customer escalations.
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets and project cost estimates; prioritize investments to align with site strategy.
• Ensure EHS and ESD program compliance across engineering activities.

To be considered for this Engineering Manager role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Education & Experience: BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing/Engineering experience in Electronics/CCA assembly.
• Hands‑on experience with SMT processes (pick‑and‑place, reflow), through‑hole soldering, AOI, X‑ray, and electronics test (ICT/flying probe/functional test).
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills; experience with SPC, DOE, and process capability analysis.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001) and ESD control practices.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work cross‑functionally with production, quality, purchasing, and customers.
• Commitment to lean/continuous improvement principles.

It would be great if you also had:

• IPC certifications (e.g., IPC‑610, J‑STD‑001) or IPC CID.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.
• Six Sig

Competencies & Attributes

• Technical credibility with hands‑on manufacturing experience.
• Results‑oriented, decisive, and able to balance short‑term production needs with long‑term technical improvements.
• Strong mentoring and team development skills.
• Customer‑focused with a professional approach to escalations and technical discussions.
• Comfortable leading change and promoting an inclusive, safety‑first culture.