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Job Title:

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Reporting To:

Operations Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Cleveland, OH

Moog’s Space & Defense – Power & Data group is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Highland Heights, OH or Cleveland, OH.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer supports all products produced from design engineering through end-user support. The individual in this role performs various tasks for the Simplex and Complex cable production floors and the Transceiver production floor. These tasks are related to the manufacture, testing, and data collection of fiber cable and transceiver assemblies. In addition, the individual supports the mechanical design and documentation necessary to advance the production capability and throughput of our Operations Department.

This position is key in the technical analysis (i.e., reliability, quality, and performance) of products in use by our Customers. This full-time, salaried position reports to the Operations Manager and work is performed onsite.

The person in this role will be responsible for one of the areas listed below. Additionally, this individual may also support areas outside of a primary area of responsibility.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Interconnects provides production support for the Simplex and Complex Fiber Cable floors. The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Optoelectronics provides production support for the Transceiver floor. The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Generalist provides additional interconnects and optoelectronics production and documentation support to each of the three floors.

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will:

Operational Support for Production Floors

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills in all fiber optic termination and transceiver processes, wire harness and transceiver design and assembly, and basic optical testing and inspection.
• Provides hands-on training of technicians on new or updated processes, including generation of training materials.
• Sources, maintains, and repairs production tools, equipment, and fixturing.
• Performs process analysis to improve production throughput.
• Performs failure analysis, which includes evaluation, repair, and retest of inventory fallout and customer RMAs.
• Provides input for the workflow allocation of incoming sales orders.

Technical Documentation

• Designs, creates, and manages CAD models and/or technical drawings for products and/or fixtures.
• Creates, maintains, and manages process and operation layouts, detailed work instructions and build procedures, assembly aids, and fixture/tooling relevant to production processes.
• Generates and releases part numbers and BOM’s.

ERP System Management

• Creates, improves, and manages build procedures and BOM requirements.
• Performs data analysis and generates reports relevant to production processes and throughput.

Engineering Project Management

• Budgets time, cost, and resources for projects aimed at process and/or product improvement.
• Coordinates interdepartmental efforts and requirements for new product releases.
• Oversees the introduction of new products (or components) to the production floor.

Sales Support

• Creates and/or verifies customer-use CAD models, technical drawings, etc.
• Provides input relating to manufacturability, lead times, and costs for products.
• Provides quality and technical support as it relates to internal or external ECNs and CARs.

Performance Expectations

• Works diligently and efficiently, ensuring attention to detail and minimal revision required of new design and/or build processes.
• Accurately generates and adheres to estimates of time and/or cost budgets within engineering projects.
• Maintains flexibility with variance in scope and/or schedule of work.
• Facilitates measurable reductions to production cycle time and/or product cost.
• Facilitates measurable increase in product and/or process reliability.
• Maintains a professional demeanor within the company and with external contacts (vendors, customers, etc.).
• Presents, upon request, detailed technical and/or schedule reports of past, present, or future work.
• Meets AS9100 process compliance in the execution of the department’s objectives.
• Continues professional progression by growing knowledge and skills; understanding and applying new learnings, methods, and tools; and studying  and applying current trends that may impact the department or business.
• Contributes to keeping COTSWORKS as a safe and hospitable place for all employees to work.
• Exemplifies Moog’s core values, serves as a role model, and conducts oneself professionally, ethically, and with integrity.

General Accountabilities

• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (i.e., AS9100, ATEX, ISO).
• Compliance with Moog’s operating policies and procedures.
• Supports cross-functional communications and collaboration.
• Adherence to standard workdays and workhours recognizing there are times when longer hours or weekend work may be needed to help meet customer and/or company expectations.
• Other duties as assigned. Occasionally, the supervisor may ask the incumbent to assist with tasks that are outside normal job responsibilities, but within the individual’s capabilities, to achieve company goals. The company expects the incumbent to respond to these requests in a positive manner.

Nature of Internal and External Contacts

The incumbent has:

• Regular internal contact with all levels of management, support staff, and technicians.
• Direct external contacts with vendors

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

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• 4 years of manufacturing and/or mechanical engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of CAD design experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience with proficiency in SolidWorks preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering design and test.
• Familiarity with PCBs, electrical/optical connectors and contacts and military specifications.
• Understanding of fiber-optic cable and transceiver products and processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 practices and documentation.
• Proficient with common office productivity tools and equipment (i.e., Microsoft Suite).
• Proficient in analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient organizational, time management, and/or project management skills
• Proficient in writing, verbally communicating, and presenting to various types of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully build fiber cable and transceiver products.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to build relationships while working with diverse groups in a collaborative manner.
• Conducts oneself with a high-level of professionalism and personal integrity.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This job functions in an office and manufacturing environment; the person in this role knows how to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; bend, stoop, kneel, and lift (up to 30 1bs.); use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. This job may require some travel to customers, vendors, and other service partners that are primarily local during the business day. However, some out-of-the-area or overnight travel may be necessary.

How We Care for You:

• 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 & 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
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Cleveland, OH $70,000.00–$84,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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