Test Equipment Mechanical Engineering Section Head

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Moog Military Aircraft has an immediate opening for a Test Equipment Mechanical Engineering Section Head to join our team. Reporting to our Test Systems Manager, and you will havea 9/80 schedule option and work onsite in Torrance, CA.

Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world's leading military platforms. 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.

As a Section Head, you will:

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers assigned to develop test equipment in the Military Aircraft Group.

• Serve as direct supervisor for 1-10 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 Equipment Site Manager(s) to assign engineers to projects as required and is accountable for your team's performance in the execution of their project responsibilities.

• Enforce process compliance and participates 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 mechanical engineer on TE projects, and to effectively mentor the assigned team, the section head for TE mechanical engineering will need competency in the following disciplines:

• Requirements based mechanical and hydraulic test system development

• Structural analysis of mechanical systems

• Sound machine design competency

• Highly capable in geometric design and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

• High Proficiency in CAD (NX) and PLM Systems (Teamcenter)

Working familiarity with the following is desired:
* Closed loop control systems
* Requirements management
* Matlab and Simulink
* AMESIM modeling tool
* Ansys

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering plus a minimum of 6 years' experience in a broad application of mechanical engineering skills

• Broad experience with development of a variety of engineering drawings, schematics, and technical reports, thereby possessing a strong ability to review, critique, and approve the engineering work of others (PLM Technical Approver role)

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

• Experience managing people in a supervisory/managerial role

It'd be great if you also had:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering

• Experience in the aerospace/defense manufacturing industry strongly preferred

• Possess strong people skills in order 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

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: competitive 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. Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

• 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

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

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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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