Material & Process Engineer III

Moog Aircraft Group is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for commercial and military aircraft.We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.

Material & Process Engineer III – Torrance, California

The Level III Engineer performs M&PE engineering tasks of moderate/high scope and complexity, focusing on applying the language and basic principles of MP&E, supporting internal Moog global customer needs, and improving Moog product materials, analytical approaches, and special processing.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor heat treatment operations to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Provide guidance to thermal processing shop personnel to meet requirements and specifications and maintain/create training and procedures on heat treatment and metallurgical related processes.
• Provide the technical expertise to disposition any production non-conformances related to the heat treat process.
• Develop and coordinate initiatives and activities to improve Moog product materials, analytical approaches, and special processing to meet the needs for global customers.
• Research and implement new heat treatment technologies for cost savings and process improvements.

·Development of technical training program for materials, processes, and analytical interpretation to assist the Operating Groups in meeting their objectives.

• Support long term, multi-site, process development and implementation of operating group projects. Propose, recommend and guide the implementation of process equipment solutions (typically less than $3M US) for operating groups.
• Assist with the recruitment, motivation, training, and development of staff to maintain an effective workforce capable of meeting M&PE objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

·BSwith 6 years related experience or MSwith 4 years related experience in one of the following fields: Materials/Metallurgy, Industrial and Mechanical with extensive knowledge on steel heat treatment processes and equipment.

·Familiarity or experience with either chemical and heat treatment NADCAP compliance and with AMS 2750 pyrometry requirements and compliance.

·Must have a strong fundamental knowledge of metallurgy and microstructures and familiar with material characterization and failure analysis techniques.

·Preferable industry experience with vacuum furnaces, and vacuum carburizing processing plus machine controls and instrumentation.

·Capable of performing metallurgical testing.

·Experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with heat treatment
• Prior experience in the Aerospace field

The base pay range for this opportunity is $95,330. - $132,000. per year.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 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, competitive 401K plan with enhanced matching program, and many region-specific benefits.

You will have the option of a 9/80 work schedule in Torrance, CA.

Moog provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms.Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, we employ 13,000 employees in 27 countries.

At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect that allows for personal initiative, autonomy, and excellence.

This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran