Senior Project Engineer

Moog Inc; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health savings account

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead production programs for hydraulic and electromechanical actuators.

You will own the product delivery across the lifecycle, including proposal support, kick-off, design reviews, qualification, and production, reporting to an Engineering manager on a 9/80 onsite schedule. You will manage cross-functional teams, track schedule and budget, and communicate with customers during design reviews and technical meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in design/development engineering.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing cost, schedule and scope for technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop, integrate, and verify complex electromechanical and mechanical control actuators.
• Coordinate qualification of new products through development test programs.
• Work with Program Management to execute product development.
• Manage project execution, including planning, organizing tasks, and budgeting/scheduling.
• Actively track and report progress toward schedule and cost goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Communication

Troubleshooting

Cost/schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM

Tools

MS Project

EVMS

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: Senior Project Engineer

Reporting To: Manager, Site Engineering

Work Schedule: Onsite – Chatsworth, CA

Moog’s Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Moog is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to focus on production programs for hydraulic actuators and electromechanical actuators. This position will be responsible for the product delivery throughout the product lifecycle. This includes proposal support, program kick-off, design reviews, qualification, and production of the hardware. Reporting to an Engineering manager, you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work onsite in Chatsworth, CA (Los Angeles area).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of creative and independent individuals to develop, integrate, and verify complex electromechanical and mechanical control actuators.
• Lead a team to effectively work through the development process of, creating and communicating requirements, developing verification plans, and authoring test procedures and verification analyses.
• Coordinate qualification of new products through a comprehensive development test program.
• Work with Program Management to successful execute the development of the product.
• Manage project execution, including planning, organizing tasks, and effectively managing the budget and schedule.
• Ensure project success by actively tracking and reporting on the team's progress towards schedule and cost goals.
• Coordinate the work of engineers and technicians who support specific assignments.
• Guide the evolution of the conceptual design and serve as focal point for customer communications.
• Communicate fluently to different audiences, both internal and external Prepare and make presentations to customers to support design reviews and technical interface meetings.
• Support programs with some travel (5%) and participation in presentations to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Engineering, Math, Science, Technology)
• 5+ years of professional experience in design/development Engineering
• Experience leading technical teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Experience managing cost, schedule and scope for technical projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design, analysis, and development of complex electrohydraulic or electromechanical actuators
• Experience in EVMS (Earned Value Management System) fundamentals, project planning, scheduling and resource loading; experience with MS Project
• The engineering degree is in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in the design, analysis and development of complex systems
• Test experience with electric/hydraulic driven systems

Financial Rewards

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• 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”)
• other supplemental benefit coverages

Professional Skills Development

• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development
• other personal growth programs

Salary

Salary Range Transparency: Chatsworth, CA $130,000.00–$170,000.00 Annually

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.

Other Information

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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.