Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

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We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering function at our Wolverhampton site. The role is responsible for delivering safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions for aerospace components, while providing strong technical and people leadership across industrialisation, production support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Senior and Lead Manufacturing Engineers
• Own manufacturing processes from industrialisation through to production support
• Ensure robust, repeatable processes (PFMEA, SOPs, standard work)
• Drive standardisation and best practice across machining and special processes
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements
• Champion right-first-time manufacturing, safety, and defect reduction
• Lead lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Improve OEE, cycle time, scrap, and overall productivity
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Programs
• Act as a technical interface with customers and key suppliers

Skills & Experience

• Strong aerospace manufacturing background (machining, assembly, NDT, special processes)
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100, PFMEA, APQP, SPC, MSA, and FAI
• Experience with CAD/CAM, ERP/MRP, and manufacturing documentation
• Proven people leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)
• Significant experience in aerospace manufacturing or process engineering
• Demonstrated capability in DFM, APQP, Six Sigma, and Zero Defects methodologies

What We Offer

• Moog Named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Places to Work
• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, EV charging

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.

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