Engineering Manager – Circuit Card Assembly

About the role

Moog’s Space and Defense Group in Salt Lake City is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team that supports circuit card assembly (CCA) production and new product introductions. The role focuses on driving technical excellence, process reliability, and on‑time delivery within a lean, continuous‑improvement environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site engineering organization, supervising supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Define, document, and optimize process flows for SMT, through‑hole, conformal coating, soldering, AOI/X‑ray inspection, and in‑circuit/functional testing.
• Conduct root‑cause investigations and corrective actions for yield, reliability, and field failures using 8D, DMAIC, and 5 Whys.
• Implement statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and design of experiments (DOE) to improve stability.
• Maintain compliance with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, and applicable MIL/AS/ISO/AS9100 standards.
• Oversee equipment qualification, maintenance strategies, capital projects, and tooling/fixture design.
• Promote a lean, continuous‑improvement culture aiming for 100 % quality and delivery.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in circuit card assembly processes and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and manage capital projects.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset.

Required skills

• Surface‑Mount Technology (SMT) and through‑hole assembly
• Conformal coating and soldering processes
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and X‑ray inspection
• In‑circuit and functional testing
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Capability analysis (Cp/Cpk)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, MIL/AS/ISO/AS9100 standards
• Equipment qualification and maintenance strategies
• Capital project management and tooling/fixture design
• Root‑cause analysis methods (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys)
• Lean manufacturing and continuous‑improvement practices

What we offer

• On‑site role with a 9/80 work schedule (Mon‑Thu 7:00‑16:00, alternate Fri 7:00‑15:00).
• Opportunities to lead cutting‑edge defense and space projects.
• Competitive benefits and a collaborative culture.