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Job Title:
Engineering ManagerReporting To:
Management, General ManagementWork Schedule:
Onsite – Salt Lake City, UTMoog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.
Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.
Our Defense team in Salt Lake City, UT, is eagerly looking for an Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. The Site Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, manufacturing/process engineers, and technicians supporting circuit card assembly (CCA) production and new product introductions at our Salt Lake City Circuit Card Assembly plant. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will drive technical excellence, process reliability, and on-time delivery while operating within a lean, continuous-improvement culture. The role focuses on maximizing yield and throughput for SMT, through-hole, reflow/wave solder, AOI/X‑ray inspection, and test processes while maintaining strict quality and ESD controls / programs. The Site Engineering Manager will operate within a lean, continuous improvement environment, consistently driving toward 100% Quality and 100% Delivery.
This is an on-site, collaborative working environment that offers a 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off! (Formal schedule is Mon – Thurs, 7:00am – 4:00pm, every other Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm)
As our Engineering Manager, you will add incredible value to the team by holding responsibility for:
Lead and develop site engineering organizations. Supervise, coach, and mentor supervisors, engineers, and technicians; manage staffing, performance reviews, and career development.
Define, document, and optimize process flows for SMT, through‑hole, conformal coating, soldering, inspection (AOI/X‑ray), and in‑circuit/functional test.
Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions for yield, reliability, and field failures using structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys).
Implement statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cp/Cpk), DOE, and other data‑driven methods to improve process stability and reduce variation.
Maintain and improve compliance to industry and customer standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, MIL/AS/ISO/AS9100 as applicable).
Oversee equipment qualification, maintenance strategies, capital projects, and tooling/fixture design to meet production and quality goals.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Program Management, and Design Engineering to resolve issues and drive program success.
Support customer engagements, including failure analysis, technical presentations, and proposals; act as engineering point of contact for customer escalations.
Prepare and manage engineering budgets and project cost estimates; prioritize investments to align with site strategy.
Ensure EHS and ESD program compliance across engineering activities.
To be considered for this Engineering Manager role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
Education & Experience: BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
5+ years of Manufacturing/Engineering experience in Electronics/CCA assembly.
Hands‑on experience with SMT processes (pick‑and‑place, reflow), through‑hole soldering, AOI, X‑ray, and electronics test (ICT/flying probe/functional test).
Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills; experience with SPC, DOE, and process capability analysis.
Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001) and ESD control practices.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work cross‑functionally with production, quality, purchasing, and customers.
Commitment to lean/continuous improvement principles.
Competencies & Attributes
Technical credibility with hands‑on manufacturing experience.
Results‑oriented, decisive, and able to balance short‑term production needs with long‑term technical improvements.
Strong mentoring and team development skills.
Customer‑focused with a professional approach to escalations and technical discussions.
Comfortable leading change and promoting an inclusive, safety‑first culture.
It would be great if you also had:
IPC certifications (e.g., IPC‑610, J‑STD‑001) or IPC CID.
Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
Experience managing capital projects and equipment qualifications in a CCA environment.
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated electronics manufacturing.
Working Conditions & Travel
Onsite, production‑floor environment with standard PPE and ESD controls.
May require occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or other company sites.
In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:
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 & Wellbeing: 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 Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
Additional site-specific benefits are available!
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
This position also requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
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Salary Range Transparency:
Salt Lake City, UT $145,000.00–$180,000.00 AnnuallySalary 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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience in electronics or circuit card assembly
- Hands-on experience with SMT processes, including pick-and-place and reflow
- Experience with through-hole soldering, AOI, X-ray, and electronics testing, including ICT, flying probe, or functional test
- Leadership experience managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, including SPC, DOE, and process capability analysis
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ESD control practices
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Commitment to lean and continuous improvement principles
- IPC certifications such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or IPC CID
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification
- Experience managing capital projects and equipment qualifications in a circuit card assembly environment
- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated electronics manufacturing
What We Do
We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles. Our formula includes one simple, surprising low-tech element that makes us stand out from everyone else: Trust. We trust each other to work hard and do the right thing. We give people credit for their ideas. We take pride in sticking with a problem until it’s solved. We value you for who you are as much as what you can do. We enjoy what we do. And you can do it, too.
