Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Moog · Salt Lake City, UT
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $100k–$125k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Salt Lake City, UT. You will.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC
- Base pay
- $100k–$125k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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About the role
requirements
while supporting the successful introduction and manufacture of medical device products.
To be considered for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- ✓5+ years of experience in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing preferred.
- ✓Experience leading IQ/OQ/PQ process validations.
- ✓Strong knowledge of FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 requirements.
- ✓Experience supporting CAPA, NCR, complaint investigations, and root cause analysis activities.
- ✓Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and methodologies including SPC, process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), Gage R&R, DOE, and Minitab.
- ✓Experience designing fixtures and implementing manufacturing process optimization initiatives.
- ✓Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- ✓Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design Transfer, and new product introduction activities.
- ✓Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects.
- ✓Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
- ✓Experience with electromechanical medical devices and/or cleanroom manufacturing is preferred.
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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
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Reporting To
Manager, Operations Engineering
Work Schedule
Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership for manufacturing operations supporting FDA-regulated medical devices. Supporting production, quality, and new product introduction activities, this role is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key priorities include leading manufacturing process validations, supporting quality system investigations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing capital equipment projects, and providing technical leadership across manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will
- •Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
- •Lead the development, qualification, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to support production, quality, and regulatory requirements, including IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
- •Support CAPA, NCR, and complaint investigation activities by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- •Identify and implement process improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
- •Lead design transfer and new product introduction activities, partnering with cross-functional teams to successfully transition products into manufacturing.
- •Design and develop fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to improve manufacturing capability and process repeatability.
- •Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing statistical methods and best practices.
- •Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with FDA and ISO quality system requirements.
- •Manage capital equipment projects including specification development, procurement, implementation, and validation.
How we care for you
- •Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
- •Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, company holidays, parental leave program, and relocation assistance.
- •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and supplemental benefit coverage.
- •Professional Skills Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching opportunities, leadership development programs, and ongoing career growth support.
- •Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, supported by Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
- •Additional site-specific benefits may be available.