Senior Test Equipment Project Engineer

About this role

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.

Job Title : Senior Test Equipment Project Engineer Reporting To: Sr. Manager, Test Systems Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Position Summary

Moog is seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Equipment Project Engineer to lead global test equipment strategy, sustainment, and performance improvement initiatives across Moog’s aerospace operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, capability, and lifecycle management of test equipment supporting Original Equipment (OE), Aftermarket, and Aircraft Control Components (ACC) business units.

The position will interface across engineering, operations, supply chain, and global sites, driving strategic initiatives to improve test equipment availability, performance, and long-term sustainability while supporting Moog-owned equipment both internally and at supplier locations.

As a Senior Test Equipment Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Global Test Equipment Strategy & Lifecycle Management • Develop, implement, and continuously improve test equipment replacement and upgrade strategies for OE and Aftermarket business units.

• Establish long-term technology roadmaps to address obsolescence, maintainability, and evolving product requirements.

• Define standards, governance, and best practices for test equipment across global Moog sites.

Aftermarket & Customer Support Strategy • Generate and execute a comprehensive Aftermarket Partnerships / Customer R&O / Supply Chain OEM Test Equipment Support Strategy and Execution Plan .

• Collaborate with customers, repair & overhaul facilities, and supply chain partners to ensure alignment on test equipment capability and support.

• Drive improvements in aftermarket responsiveness, availability, and lifecycle support.

Test Equipment Reliability & Performance Improvement • Partner with site sustainment and operations teams to analyze and Pareto test equipment issues across global sites.

• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability, uptime, utilization and throughput .

• Work with Test Equipment design & sustainment teams to implement design improvements and upgrades to existing equipment.

• Define and track key performance metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, uptime) and develop improvement plans.

Supplier Test Equipment Support • Provide technical oversight and support for Moog-owned test equipment located at supplier facilities .

• Ensure suppliers meet Moog standards for maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness.

• Collaborate with supply chain and supplier quality teams to address performance gaps.

Program & Project Leadership • Lead cross-functional projects related to test equipment upgrades, deployments, and modernization.

• Manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk for global initiatives.

• Support generation of capital requests for new Test Equipment.

• Drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations.

To be considered for the Senior Test Equipment Project Engineer, here's what you'll typically bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline).

• Significant experience in test equipment engineering, design, sustainment, or support within aerospace or a regulated industry.

• Demonstrated experience in project engineering or technical program leadership .

• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, automated test systems, flight control electronics and data acquisition .

• Experience working across multiple sites or in a global environment .

• Willingness/ability to travel to Moog and aftermarket sites globally, up to 25% of time.

• Willingness/ability to work across multiple time zones.

It would be nice if you also had: • Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.

• Experience with hydraulic/flight control test equipment systems .

• Experience with Electronics Flight Controls test equipment systems.

• Knowledge of obsolescence management and lifecycle planning .

• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or reliability engineering methodologies .

• Experience supporting repair & overhaul (R&O) operations and aftermarket environments .

Key Competencies • Strategic thinking and system-level problem solving

• Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical skills

• Cross-functional leadership and influence without authority

• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment

Work Environment • Collaboration across multiple global Moog sites and supplier locations

• Travel required to support sites, suppliers, and customers

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 $105,000.00–$145,000.00 Annually Salary Ra

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