Sr. Technical Leader-DCC

Moog; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings A

Job summary

Moog in Murphy, NC seeks a Senior Technical Leader to drive OEE, process capability, and manufacturing stability across the Data Center Cooling value stream. You will lead cross-functional teams with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to deliver sustained improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/engineering leadership, and Lean Six Sigma certification; you will own root cause analysis, 8D/A3 problem solving, and equipment startup-to-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, or technical leadership.
• Proven experience improving OEE, process capability and manufacturing performance.
• Experience leading A3 and 8D problem-solving in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve OEE, equipment reliability, throughput, and asset utilization across the DCC value stream.
• Analyze downtime, performance losses, and quality trends to identify improvements.
• Establish and improve process capability through statistics, validation, and control.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement to meet delivery, quality, and cost goals.
• Mentor engineers and cross-functional teams on problem-solving and technical issues.
• Lead 8D investigations and cross-functional root-cause analysis.
• Own RPM-related process/test performance issues and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues.

Skills

Technical leadership

OEE improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

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: Sr. Technical Leader-DCC Reporting To: Manager, Value Stream Work Schedule: Onsite – Murphy, NC Moog’s Data Center Cooling (DCC) value stream supports the growing demands of critical infrastructure through innovation, manufacturing excellence, and a strong commitment to customer success. At Moog, we foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement, creating opportunities for employees to make meaningful contributions while advancing their technical and leadership careers. Our team in Data Center Cooling is looking for a Senior Technical Leader to join us. You will report to the Value Stream Manager, Data Center Cooling, and will serve as a key technical leader responsible for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), process capability, equipment performance, and manufacturing stability across the DCC value stream.

To be considered for Senior Technical Leader, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, or technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), process capability, and manufacturing performance.
• Experience leading A3 and 8D problem-solving efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of driving root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience supporting equipment startup, commissioning, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Experience utilizing statistical methods to evaluate process performance, identify variation, and improve manufacturing capability.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment involving Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.

As a Senior Technical Leader, you will:

• Lead initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment reliability, throughput, manufacturing capacity, and asset utilization across the DCC value stream.
• Analyze equipment downtime, performance losses, and quality trends to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Establish and improve process capability through statistical analysis, capability studies, process validation, and process control methodologies.
• Drive improvements in yield, quality, cycle time, process robustness, and manufacturing performance through data-driven decision making.
• Facilitate and coach teams in A3 problem solving while leading investigations of operational, quality, and manufacturing performance issues.
• Lead 8D investigations and cross-functional root cause analysis efforts to implement and sustain effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the technical owner for RPM-related process and test performance issues, improving test reliability, repeatability, and overall product quality.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve chronic manufacturing and test issues and improve overall yield.
• Provide technical leadership and support for LACO initiatives, manufacturing excellence programs, audits, and operational improvement projects.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new equipment installations, including commissioning, validation, startup, ramp-up, and performance qualification.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives that support delivery, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Act as the primary technical resource for the DCC value stream, providing guidance on manufacturing technologies, process optimization, and technical problem resolution.
• Mentor engineers, operations leaders, and technical teams while supporting strategic initiatives that improve long-term operational capability.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Salary Range Transparency: Murphy, NC $80,000.00–$110,000.00 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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