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Job Title:

Project Engineering Supervisor

Reporting To:

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Moog is looking for a Project Engineering Supervisor (Section Head) to lead a team of 4-6 Project Engineers in analysis, conceptual design, developing, and integrating electromechanical and electro-hydraulic Test Equipment that will test flight control systems for military aircraft.  Reporting to a Test Systems Manager, you will have a 9/80 schedule option with hybrid work (at least 3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

As a Project Engineering Section Head, you will:

Lead a team of Project Engineers  assigned to oversee technical, cost and schedule performance for development programs. 

Supervise your direct reports, providing technical mentoring and training to develop your team’s competency, skills, and efficiency to meet test equipment engineering global standards.

Work together with the Test Systems Leadership to assign engineers to projects as required and be accountable for your team’s performance in the execution of their project responsibilities.

Ensure process compliance and participate in process development to improve efficiency and rigor. 

Perform performance reviews for assigned staff and participate in workforce planning and recruiting/hiring.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the section head is also expected to serve as a direct individual contributor to assigned projects at 50 – 75% capacity. In order to serve directly as a Project Engineer on Test Equipment (TE) projects, and to effectively mentor the assigned team, the section head for Project Engineering will need competency in the following disciplines:  

Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses. 

Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports. 

Set the direction for the technical engineering team, coordinate a team of designers, drafters, analysts, technicians, and Systems engineers. 

Proposal volume development and costing support. 

Be the main technical contact for the customer. 

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you: 

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

A minimum of 6 years’ experience in design/development engineering work experience skills OR Master’s Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of design/development engineering work experience 

Travel - International engagement is a routine element of this role, and occasional travel (5-10%) is required

It’d be great if you also had:

Engineering leadership experience

Strong presentation skills and the ability to tailor the discussion to the audience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Master of Science Degree in Engineering

Experience in the aerospace/defense manufacturing industry strongly preferred

Possess strong people skills to lead assigned team, interface with other section heads, and global managers, and assist with globally matrixed projects

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach engineers of various skill sets and experience

Working familiarity with the following is desired: 

Having indirect (or direct) leadership and task assignment to cross-functional teams

Familiarity with Fault Management design and architecture development 

Strengths in controls system design 

Experience in Requirements Management, Verification and Validation Methods, and/or Integration and Test 

Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, and dSpace hardware for system performance and real-time modeling 

Experience in the aerospace industry 

Experience with project planning, scheduling and resource loading; experience with MS Project.   

Experience with EVMS fundamentals 

How we care for you: 

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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 

Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $120,000.00–$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.

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