Product Engineering Manager

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Moog MRO Services is currently seeking a Product Engineering Manager, who will report directly to the Senior Product Engineering Manager for Moog Commercial Aircraft Group OE & AM (CAG).

You will manage the functions of the Product Engineering Group containing a group of engineers which provide engineering support for the Commercial Aircraft Sector’s programs on site at the Moog MRO facility in Dublin, Ireland. In general terms, the Engineering function supports the Moog MRO quality, delivery and cost objectives by:

• Being responsible for NPD Process in alignment with strategic growth

• Maintains product integrity to support production delivery to meet the needs of our customers

• Identifying and facilitating the implementation of improvements within the business

You will be the engineering representative on the Moog MRO leadership team and the Form 4 holder for Moog MRO Services. You will be a conduit between the engineering resources at Moog MRO and the technical CAG resources globally.

As a Product Engineering Manager, your responsibilities include:

Reporting to you: Product Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Technical Library Administration. Our engineering group ensures product flows through the business from receipt into the business and is responsible for the direction and coordination of all engineering activities necessary to successfully ship the hardware to the customer. 

Specific areas of responsibility and tasks, is to lead a reporting group with the following areas of ownership:

• Provide proactive day to day engineering support to production assembly and test areas by resolving issues, maintaining product integrity and influencing product cost.

• Develop repair capability for Moog and 3rd party products within the framework of customer contracts and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, CAAC, Etc.)

• Initiate clear production assembly/test instructions to operations personnel to maintain efficient production.

• Take responsibility for ensuring issues impacting quality, cost and delivery performance are identified and addressed promptly.

• Define and schedule the development of equipment to meet production requirements for operations department, for example assembly fixtures and tools and test equipment.

• Provide support as required to other departments to maintain and improve product quality, first pass yield (FPY), production schedule, and product cost objectives.

• Utilize common and/or develop unique repair processes to reduce turnaround time (TAT) and repair costs for out of/or in production repair or replacement parts.

• Work within a team environment and utilize lean principles to incorporate world class repair processes into regional (global) commercial repair shops.

• Organize (who works with whom), allocate (who works what), direct (prioritize), and motivate the resources of this group to provide engineering support consistent with company objectives.

• Coordinate with the site leadership team and the shop supervisory staff to provide adequate engineering support to ensure successful fulfillment of shipping commitments.

• Assuring and maintaining product integrity and quality in production products in collaboration with other Moog resources.

• Build and maintain strong relationship with key stakeholders within the business to ensure objectives align with the long-term strategy.

• Ensure direct reports have objectives which help the business achieve its strategic objectives and the team develop.

• Provide ongoing direct technical support to the engineering group.

• Identify opportunities to develop talent through regular appraisals of direct reports.

• Support the coordination of site initiatives such as lean and process improvement activities.

• Define budgetary needs, both capital and personnel, required to support the Product Engineering tasks.

• Assure the acceptance and practice of fundamental safety principles by employee and management.

• Represent the business on engineering matters to external organizations, such as customers and suppliers.

To be considered for the Product Engineering Manager, you will need…

• Bachelors Degree in a Science and/or Engineering discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience).

• Proven technical expertise in the repair and overhaul of aircraft hardware, with a specific focus on fuel-engine accessories, precision hydraulic components, or other related technologies.

• Awareness of aircraft engine technology and are up-to-date with market trends in this field. A solid understanding of regulatory requirements is required for this position.

• Proven general capabilities in areas of Root Cause / Corrective Action, LEAN, Project Planning, Product line transfer and Data Acquisition and Analysis.

• Ability to lead and mentor individuals

• Self-starter willing to make sound decisions and initiate action without prior counseling or direction.  Technical knowledge and the personal integrity required to earn the respect of subordinates and other functions.

• Ability to define goals and objectives into well-defined tasks that support the business objectives. 

• Ability to travel is also required. 

How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 

• Health & Welfare: 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 Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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