Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
Moog · Phoenix, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $92k–$115k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Phoenix, AZ. Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, 5S
- Base pay
- $92k–$115k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k. This one lists $92k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 201 live postings that list pay, out of 571 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 570 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 17% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 197 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 55%
- Team leadership 27%
- ✓ FMEA 25%
- ✓ Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Moog in Phoenix
3 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in reliability roles at Moog.
- Electronic Manufacturing Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
- Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
- Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from MoogAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Onsite – Phoenix, AZ Job Summary
The Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost performance. This role serves as the technical bridge between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing of electronic assemblies and products. The position drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports new product introduction (NPI), and implements process improvements that enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Essential
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- ✓5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process engineering within a production environment.
- ✓Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes.
- ✓Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for data analysis.
- ✓Ability to analyze production data and present recommendations effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or electromechanical assembly environments.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- ✓Experience supporting SMT, PCB, mechanical and electronic assembly operations.
- ✓Knowledge of Space Addendum, J-STD-001, and electronics manufacturing standards.
- ✓Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
- ✓Project management experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
- ✓Ability to stand and walk production floor areas for extended periods.
- ✓Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
- ✓Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and machinery.
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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
Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
Reporting To
Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Engineering
- •Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
- •Design and implement manufacturing methods to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- •Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development, tooling requirements, and production readiness reviews.
- •Evaluate manufacturing capabilities and recommend equipment, tooling, and process enhancements.
- •Analyze production data to identify opportunities for waste reduction and cycle time improvements.
- •Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Industrial Engineering
- •Conduct time studies, labor analysis, and capacity planning activities.
- •Establish and maintain labor standards and manufacturing routing requirements.
- •Develop line balancing strategies to maximize productivity and minimize bottlenecks.
- •Analyze workflow, facility layout, material flow, and workstation design for optimal operational performance.
- •Support production planning through capacity modeling and resource utilization analysis.
- •Drive initiatives focused on operational efficiency, labor productivity, and cost reduction.
Continuous Improvement
- •Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and process improvement initiatives.
- •Utilize root cause analysis tools including 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- •Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- •Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- •First Pass Yield (FPY)
- •Rework Rates
- •Scrap Rates
- •Labor Efficiency
- •Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- •Throughput Performance
- •Facilitate continuous improvement projects that support operational goals.
Quality & Process Control
- •Support process validation and qualification activities.
- •Develop and maintain process documentation including control plans and process specifications.
- •Investigate manufacturing defects and quality issues to determine root cause.
- •Implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
- •Partner with Quality Engineering on corrective actions and process improvements.
- •Support internal and external audits as required.
Equipment & Production Support
- •Support manufacturing equipment installation, validation, and optimization.
- •Develop tooling, fixtures, and workstation improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- •Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and provide technical support to production teams.
- •Assist in evaluating automation opportunities and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- •Support preventive maintenance and equipment performance improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- •Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- •Strong project management and organizational skills.
- •Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- •Effective communication and presentation skills.
- •Strong understanding of production metrics and performance management.
- •Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- •Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
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