Jobs and Careers
MO

Design Engineering Manager

Moog Inc.
Blacksburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Sept 2025
💰 $120,000/yr

About the 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:

Design Engineering Manager

Reporting To:

Manager, Electro-Mgntc Eng & Rsrc

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA

Design Engineer Manager

Moog Inc

Blacksburg, VA

Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.” We are also “revolutionizing the way to space” by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.  

Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Design Engineer Manager to join them. You will report to the Electro-Magnetic Engineering and Resource Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, VA

As a Design Engineer Manager,

You'll be responsible for the planning, organization, and direction of all design activities in the development of new products and for technical support for heritage products. You will provide support to the manufacturing team to assure operational readiness. Build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team for analyzing product requirements, making cost and technical proposals, developing prototypes, finalizing the design, and design validation and verification. You will work with leadership to determine long term product, skill, and organizational needs.

Additional Responsibilities will include:

  • Driving new product development and continuous improvement of existing products and processes.

  • Presenting concepts, data, and recommendations to management and customers in formal design reviews.

  • Participating in management level strategic planning related to new product development.

  • Driving innovation and creation of intellectual property.

  • Managing projects and activities in a multiple project environment to meet high demand schedules, cost targets, and technical requirements.

  • Providing leadership and supervision for the Engineering team to assure efficiency and effectiveness of team members.

  • Assist in the interviewing, hiring, appraisal, mentoring and professional development of department staff.

To be considered for Design Engineer Manager you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.

  • 10 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • 3 years of direct supervision / leadership experience.

  • 5 years of experience in project management.

  • Experience with motion control systems with a preferred focus on rotary and/or linear electromechanical actuators.

  • Proven experience interfacing with customers

  • Ability to travel to customer sites to support sales and provide technical support (internationally and domestically).

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, relocation assistance

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program

  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit

  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations

  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9-hour shifts and half day Friday’s

#LI-Onsite

#LI-MM1

Salary Range Transparency:

Blacksburg, VA $120,000.00–$150,000.00 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 rewa

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Moog Inc.

View company profile →