Tool Design Technical Lead

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Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Tool Design Technical Lead to join them. You will report to the Operations Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

The Tool Design Technical Lead will collaborate with the Performance Leader to provide strategic and technical leadership for the Tool Design team within our group. This role will train and mentor a team of a minimum of ten engineers and tool designers, guiding their development and ensuring alignment with operational goals, but will not directly manage them.

As a key member of the Operations Engineering leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our future-state vision. Your focus will be on driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while achieving excellence in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

As a Tool Design Technical Lead, you will:

• Lead and mentor the Tool Design team, fostering technical growth and collaboration.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Tool Design on the production floor and with Engineering.

• Support process teams in resolving complex manufacturing challenges related to tooling, machining, gauging, heat treatment, plating, and more.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Materials & Processes Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling, and external vendors.

• Monitor and manage project timelines, performance metrics, and non-recurring costs.

• Identify skill gaps within the team and implement development plans to address them.

• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams, departments, and Moog locations.

• Contribute to staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and training initiatives within the department.

To be considered for this role, typically here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

• Proven leadership capabilities and a strong technical background in manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and disciplines.

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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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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