Global Test Equipment Engineer

Moog; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Global Test Equipment Engineer to lead sustainment strategy for test equipment across OE, Aftermarket and ACC groups. The role partners with test equipment sustainment, design engineering, operations, supply chain, and global sites to improve availability and long-term sustainability of Moog-owned equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, extensive experience in aerospace test equipment, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related).
• Significant experience in test equipment engineering, design, sustainment, or support in aerospace or regulated industry.
• Strong project engineering or technical program leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test equipment replacement and upgrade strategies across OE, Aftermarket and ACC.
• Define and track key metrics (MTBF, MTTR, FPY, uptime) and drive improvements.
• Lead cross-functional projects for upgrades, deployments and modernization.
• Provide technical oversight for Moog-owned equipment at supplier sites.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to close gaps.

Skills

Test equipment engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

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 :

Global Test Equipment Engineer

Reporting To:

Sr. Manager, Test Systems

Work Schedule:

Hybrid - Buffalo, NY Moog Inc. - Commercial Aircraft Group

Position Summary

Moog is seeking a highly experienced Global Test Equipment Engineer to lead global test equipment sustainment strategy and performance improvement initiatives for Moog's suite of Test Equipment. This role will support the Original Equipment (OE), Aftermarket, and Aircraft Control Components (ACC) business units.

The position will interface with test equipment sustainment and design engineering, product engineering, operations, supply chain, and global sites, driving strategic initiatives to improve test equipment availability, performance, and long-term sustainability of Moog-owned equipment both internally and at supplier locations.

To be considered for the Global Test Equipment Engineer role, here's what you'll typically bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline).
• Significant experience in test equipment engineering, design, sustainment, or support within aerospace or a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering or technical program leadership.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, automated test systems, flight control electronics and data acquisition.
• Experience working across multiple sites or in a global environment.
• Willingness/ability to travel to Moog and aftermarket sites globally, initially at a high rate (up to 25%) to get to know the sites, and then at a lower rate (approx. 10% of time).
• Willingness/ability to work across multiple time zones.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with hydraulic/flight control test equipment systems.
• Experience with Electronics Flight Controls test equipment systems.
• Knowledge of obsolescence management and lifecycle planning.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or reliability engineering methodologies.
• Experience supporting repair & overhaul (R&O) operations and aftermarket environments.

As a Global Test Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Global Test Equipment Strategy & Lifecycle Management

Develop and implement test equipment replacement and upgrade strategies for OE, Aftermarket and ACC business units.

Provide inputs to drive technology roadmaps to address obsolescence, maintainability, and evolving product and site requirements.

Test Equipment Reliability & Performance Improvement

Partner with site sustainment, operations and product engineering teams to analyze and Pareto test equipment issues across global sites.

Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability, uptime, utilization and throughput.

Work with product engineering on ways to improve test equipment efficiency at running ATPs and improving first past yield (FPY).

Work with Test Equipment design & sustainment teams to implement design improvements and upgrades to existing equipment.

Define and track key performance metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, FPY, uptime) and develop improvement plans.

Program & Project Leadership

Lead cross-functional projects related to test equipment upgrades, deployments, and modernization.

Manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk for upgrade projects.

Support generation of capital requests for new/upgraded Test Equipment.

Create capital funding requests for test equipment projects and present to capital approvers for approval.

Drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations.

Aftermarket & Customer Support Strategy

Provide oversight for support of non-Moog aftermarket partnership sites that have Test Equipment.

Drive improvements in aftermarket test equipment support responsiveness, availability, and lifecycle support.

Supplier Test Equipment Support

Provide technical oversight and support for Moog-owned test equipment located at supplier facilities.

Ensure suppliers meet Moog standards for maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness.

Collaborate with supply chain and supplier quality teams to address performance gaps.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance