Staff Manager, Project Engineering

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Staff Manager, Project Engineering to lead and mentor a team of about 20 project engineers onsite. You’ll oversee project execution, ensure adherence to technical, cost, and schedule constraints, and contribute to engineering strategy. Strong leadership and hands-on project management are required.

The role requires experience in EVMS, risk management, scope, and budget control, with an emphasis on on-site leadership in a dynamic Space Sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant technical experience.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams.
• Experience with people leadership and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including EVMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Management, Schedule and Budget Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of ~20 project engineers.
• Assign projects to direct reports promptly and monitor tasks to ensure they are completed within technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Provide personal development for direct reports by conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and monitoring career development.
• Provide technical leadership to the broader organization by providing feedback to engineering strategy.
• Champion continuous improvement in the design and development processes.
• Coordinate with engineering leadership to align project goals and share best practices across teams.
• Maintain key performance indicators and metrics.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to your team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

EVMS & risk management

Schedule & budget control

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

EVMS

Risk & Opportunity Management

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

Staff Manager, Project Engineering

Reporting To

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog’s place as a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control technology is a clear reason to come work for us, however it’s our culture and values that really set us apart, for our employees and our customers.

The Space Sector

The Space Sector of Moog’s Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs and manufactures systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. As an industry leader in space avionics, actuation and mechanisms, propulsion, power, structures, and shock and vibration control, Moog has been committed to the space industry for more than 60 years and Moog products have been to every planet.

Overview

Our team in the Space Sector’s Actuation Systems Business Unit is looking for a Staff Manager, Project Engineering. You will be responsible for leading and developing approximately 20 project engineering direct reports. You will be charged with the oversight of engineering projects, ensuring development and production projects comply with our Design and Development standard processes. You will also participate in proposal efforts with strong engineering teams supporting new business capture and long-term growth. This position will have an onsite work schedule in Elma, New York and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Here Are The Skills You’ll Bring With You

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant technical experience
• Proven track record managing and leading engineering teams to success
• Experience with people leadership and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated experience in project management including EVMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Management, Schedule and Budget Management
• Ability to work onsite in Elma, NY (remote candidates will not be considered)

As a Staff Manager, Project Engineering you will be responsible for the following

• Lead and mentor a team of ~20 project engineers
• Assign projects to direct reports promptly and monitor tasks to ensure they are completed within technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Provide personal development for direct reports by conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and monitoring career development.
• Provide technical leadership to the broader organization by providing feedback to engineering strategy
• Champion continuous improvement in the design and development processes
• Coordinate with engineering leadership to align project goals and share best practices across teams
• Maintain key performance indicators and metrics
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to your team

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

Buffalo, NY $140,000.00–$170,000.00 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. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787. No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.