Staff Project Engineering Lead - MGS, Test Equipment

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Job Title:

Staff Project Engineering Lead - MGS, Test Equipment

Reporting To:

Senior Staff Project Engineer

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

The Moog Military Aircraft Group – Global Sustainment Business Unit, seeks a Staff Project Lead, Test Equipment to oversee project management, contract management, and vendor coordination for the delivery of Test Systems. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of Test Systems supporting Depot-Level Test Capability and Production Acceptance Testing for Military Aircraft Flight Control Systems. The position emphasizes leadership in project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and vendor oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Test System projects (capital budgets: $5M-$50M, timelines: 18-36 months).
• Manage one major project as the dedicated lead and up to five minor projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with customer and contractual requirements.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and financial forecasting, delivering regular status reports to senior management.
• Drive cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external vendors to deliver complex Test Systems, adhering to established processes.

Managerial Accountability

• Lead the US regional Military Global Sustainment – Test Equipment Function
• Managerial responsibility for approximately six staff.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with customers (e.g., U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force) to define requirements and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract and Vendor Management

• Develop detailed Test Equipment Requirement Specifications and Statements of Work for Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
• Manage subcontract procurement for Test Equipment, ensuring vendor performance aligns with project goals and contractual obligations.
• Act as Contractor Coordinator, managing vendor relationships and overseeing subcontractor activities at Moog or customer sites.

Proposal and Documentation

• Create and present comprehensive Test Equipment proposals, including resource-loaded schedules, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Generate, update, and formally release Test Equipment documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Issue Resolution and Compliance

• Coordinate timely resolution of Corrective Actions, Significant Issues, and Non-Conformances related to Test Equipment.
• Support root cause analysis for system or component issues.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety practices, contributing to risk assessments and compliance during project activities.
• Support internal and external quality audits of deployed Test Systems.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Approximately 25% domestic and international travel to customer sites, vendor locations, and other Moog facilities.
• Key Attributes:
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with strong time management skills.
  • Capable of independent decision-making with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with project goals.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with customers, cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Project Management, Aeronautical).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical project management within a relevant engineering sector (Aerospace, Automotive, Test Equipment).
• Experience in sub-contract management for the procurement of Test Equipment within a relevant engineering sector is desirable.
• Experienced in the use of MS Project.
• A Project Management qualification (APM, etc.) would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Must be able to obtain US/UK Security Clearance as applicable.

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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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $150,000.00–$180,000.00 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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