Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Automation & New Line Launch

Moog Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts and Healths

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Medical Devices Group in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop new production lines and ensure repeatable, lean processes for launching new products in FDA-regulated environments.

You will resolve production issues, drive cost-saving improvements, design tooling and documentation, and support lean initiatives across assembly, testing, and repair operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline from a four-year accredited university, with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.
• Statistical analysis and understanding of the Design of Experiments.
• Technical writing for highly regulated environment.
• Fixture design.
• SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics and produce working prototypes.
• Understanding of Basic, Digital electronics principles and Analog electronics.
• Understanding of bills of materials and product structures.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead automation projects from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Resolve production issues, field failures, and customer complaints quickly and effectively.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Design and optimize tools, equipment, and documentation to enhance assembly, testing, and repair operations.
• Support lean manufacturing efforts including Kaizen and Gemba activities.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure smooth implementation.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support and training to production teams.
• Develop and maintain accurate technical documentation and reports.
• Execute validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new product transfers and process changes.
• Collaborate with customers on project requirements and development updates.
• Establish preventive maintenance and calibration programs for production equipment.
• Investigate nonconforming materials and manage corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Oversee capital projects (CAPEX), including budgeting and reporting.
• Present project updates and issue resolutions to local and corporate leadership.
• Champion a lean culture focused on reducing waste and maximizing productivity.

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Moog Medical Devices Group in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop new production lines and ensure repeatable, lean processes for launching new products in FDA-regulated environments.

You will resolve production issues, drive cost-saving improvements, design tooling and documentation, and support lean initiatives across assembly, testing, and repair operations.