Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

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Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead supplier-facing manufacturing engineering activities across the product lifecycle: assess and improve supplier processes, champion DfX, lead Lean/Six Sigma problem-solving, perform capability assessments and gap analyses, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to drive manufacturing and delivery performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting To:

Director, Regional Supply Chain

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for developing high-performing supply chains and driving manufacturing excellence? We are seeking a skilled professional to strengthen the capability of our external suppliers, ensuring robust and reliable manufacturing processes that consistently meet customer demand.

You will work across the full product lifecycle — from influencing design and supporting supplier selection, through to process optimisation and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping supplier performance while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, and Procurement.

Acting as a technical expert within supplier environments, you will provide guidance, drive improvements, and enhance overall manufacturing capability and delivery performance. You will also champion design for manufacturability, support supplier onboarding, and lead structured problem-solving initiatives to deliver operational excellence across the supply chain.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong, data-driven Manufacturing Engineer with a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. You will bring deep expertise in manufacturing processes and be confident working with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver measurable results.

Why Join Us
As we celebrate 75 years of innovation and excellence, we’re proud to continue building the future of aerospace — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey. As a generational company, we invest in people for the future - we build careers that last decades, with a vision to welcome not only you, but future generations of your family.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes
  • Act as the Manufacturing Engineering SME within cross-functional supplier teams
  • Understand design intent and ensure clear requirements flow-down to suppliers
  • Support Design for Excellence (DfX) activities
  • Lead problem-solving using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Assess manufacturing capability for new suppliers and conduct gap analysis
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Commodity teams

About You

  • Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or related discipline
  • Minimum 8 years’ Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T
  • Data-driven problem-solving skills
  • Experience in manufacturing capability assessment
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and capability analysis
  • Strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in internal and supply chain manufacturing
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9102, AS9103, AS9145)
  • Experience with machining, assembly, and complex components

Additional Information

  • Regular UK & Europe travel required
  • Flexibility and adaptability essential

What We Offer

  • Moog Named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Places to Work
  • Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
  • State-of-the-art Gym 24/7 Access
  • Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
  • Employee share options, EV charging

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision
At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.

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Skills Required

  • Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or related discipline
  • Minimum 8 years' Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T
  • Data-driven problem-solving skills
  • Experience in manufacturing capability assessment
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and capability analysis
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in internal and supply chain manufacturing
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9102, AS9103, AS9145)
  • Experience with machining, assembly, and complex components
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The Company
HQ: East Aurora, NY
7,850 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

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.

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