Global Test Equipment Engineer

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Global Test Equipment Engineer to lead global test equipment sustainment strategy for OE, Aftermarket, and ACC business units.

You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain and sites worldwide to improve availability, reliability and long-term sustainability of Moog-owned test systems. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, significant experience with electromechanical test systems and data acquisition, and proven project

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.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering or technical program leadership.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, automated test systems, flight control electronics and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Global Test Equipment Strategy & Lifecycle Management for multiple business units.
• Lead reliability and performance improvements across global sites.
• Drive capital funding requests for test equipment projects and upgrades.
• Oversee supplier test equipment at supplier facilities and ensure maintenance standards.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Test equipment engineering

Project engineering leadership

Electromechanical systems

Automated test systems

Flight control electronics

Data acquisition

Multi-site/global work experience

Time zone flexibility

Travel willingness up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Electromechanical test systems

Automated test equipment

Flight control electronics test systems

Data acquisition

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 Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

#LI-TB2 Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $150,000.00–$185,000.00 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.

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