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Manufacturing Engineer

Moog · Salt Lake City, UT

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$90k–$120k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Salt Lake City, UT. Hands-on experience with machining, mills/lathes, 3D printing, or prototyping.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, PLC, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Tooling
Base pay
$90k–$120k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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About the role

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

Manufacturing Engineer

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Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Work Schedule

Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT Moog is the premier motion and flow-control solutions provider for satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance systems.

Moog’s Space & Defense Group – Salt Lake City Operations is a high-production facility for military ground-vehicle turret systems and missile control actuation systems. This is a rapidly growing business with significant opportunities for professional development. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our production operations.

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.

This is an on-site, collaborative working environment that offers a 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off! (Formal schedule is M-Th, 7:00am – 4:00pm, every other Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm)

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

  • •Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
  • •Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a production, design, development, or complex assemblies’ environment.
  • •Experience with mechanical design using NX or SolidWorks.
  • •Interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels within Moog and with customers/vendors.
  • •Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and follow through with minimal oversight.
  • •Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
  • •Ability to simultaneously support and complete a large and varied list of tasks.
  • •Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • •Motivation and willingness to drive and support continuous improvement activities.

It would be great if you also had

  • •Background with automation, robotics, or PLC/controls.
  • •Hands-on experience with machining, mills/lathes, 3D printing, or prototyping.
  • •Familiarity with JIRA or similar project/ticketing systems.
  • •Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • •Masters of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering no experience minimum required

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will add incredible value to the team by holding responsibility for:

  • •Design manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and components using NX or SolidWorks.
  • •Develop rapid prototypes using inhouse 3D printing equipment and shop tools.
  • •Develop detailed design solutions to improve manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, effectiveness, repeatability, efficiency, and ease of use.
  • •Identify opportunities to address unsafe, highly variable, inefficient, or difficult processes and propose continuous improvement concepts with cost/benefit considerations.
  • •Lead process-improvement project design, build, integration, verification, and operator training.
  • •Provide hands-on support to the production line, assisting with troubleshooting, equipment upkeep, and continuous improvement activities.
  • •Support and lead automation initiatives, including robotics, new equipment, and modernization efforts.
  • •Obtain input from operators regarding equipment functionality and design; educate operators on new processes, features, and equipment capabilities.
  • •Share manufacturing technologies and ideas with engineering teams to increase understanding of manufacturing options.
  • •Design and configure manufacturing line layouts for efficient throughput.
  • •Use JIRA or similar systems to manage tasks, track progress, and communicate project timelines.
  • •Participate in or lead business-case development for new projects.
  • •Participate in daily stand-up meetings and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators across the facility.

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!

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