Moog is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor - Aerospace Actuation

Moog is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to lead a team designing advanced actuation systems for military aerospace applications. You will guide a group of 8-10 Mechanical Engineers in developing electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuators for flight control and payload bay doors, serving as a key technical contributor.

What You'll Do

• Actively contribute to the design, integration, and verification of complex hydraulic, electromechanical, and rotary mechanical actuator systems.
• Apply expertise in requirements-based mechanical actuator development and maintain proficiency in GD&T, NX, and Teamcenter.
• Participate in design reviews and customer meetings to ensure technical excellence and project alignment.
• Support bid and proposal development, estimations, and R&D initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8-10 Mechanical Design Engineers, providing goals, feedback, and career planning.
• Collaborate with management to assign engineering resources and ensure high-quality project execution.
• Conduct performance reviews and participate in workforce planning, recruiting, and onboarding.
• Champion best practices and a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
• Contribute to long-term mechanical engineering strategy and lead the implementation of new design processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred).
• 7+ years of professional experience in design engineering.
• Proven capability to review, critique, and approve the engineering work of others.
• Experience leading or managing technical teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• This job requires access to United States export-controlled information.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to mentor engineers of various skill levels.
• Proficiency with NX software, Teamcenter, Mathcad, tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience with complex electrohydraulic or electromechanical actuators.
• DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one; this requires US citizenship.

Technical Stack

• NX software
• Teamcenter
• Mathcad
• GD&T (Geometric Design and Tolerancing)
• Finite Element Analysis

Team & Environment

You will lead a team of 8-10 Mechanical Design Engineers, reporting to an Engineering Manager. The role involves fostering team competency and collaborating with cross-functional teams across sites.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 Annually (Negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
• Competitive compensation package with annual profit sharing and matching 401k.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Inclusive culture enhanced by Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.

Work Mode

This position is hybrid and located in Torrance, CA.

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.