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Job Title:

Hot Fire Test Manager:

Reporting To:

Manager, Test Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Niagara Falls, NY
Moog Space and Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by high levels of U.S. Department of Defense spending and the thirst for human exploration. The Niagara Falls Site supplies rocket engines, propulsion systems, and propellant tanks for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle and strategic defense missions.

We are looking for a Hot Fire Test Manager who will oversee rocket thruster and system hot fire testing activities. The candidate will provide leadership to 10+ skilled technicians as well as foster the relationship between Test Engineering and the Test Technicians. This position directly oversees the technicians performing hot fire testing, of which work across two shifts. This position is a first shift position.

To be considered for this position, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7 years of relevant work experience required

• 3+ years of progressive leadership/supervisory experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Experience leading skilled technicians with differing skillsets and backgrounds. Experience leading Engineering Technicians is a plus.

• Excellent accountability, highly organized and strong attention to detail.

• Experience tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in a testing environment where safety is the number one priority.

• This position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and Pulmonary Function testing

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

As a Hot Fire Test Manager, you will:

• Supervise the team in testing and maintaining our rocket test cells and facility.

• Work closely with Operations leadership and technicians to coordinate day-to-day activities and hardware flow

• Assign work tasks and identify any performance issues that need addressing.

• Identify and develop continuous improvement associated with production hot fire tasks.

• Sustain visual management and tracking for various department tasks, metrics, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure technicians are following safety standards.

• Provide coaching and training to direct reports, including personnel qualifications, career development, and performance management

• Ensure calibration and preventative maintenance cycles are being performed in a timely manner and in accordance with documentation.

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

Salary Range Transparency:

Niagara Falls, NY $100,000.00–$130,000.00 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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