Manufacturing Automation Engineer

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: Manufacturing Automation Engineer Reporting To: Operations Manager Work Schedule: Onsite - Cleveland, OH Moog's Space & Defense - Power & Data group is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineerin Highland Heights, OH. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer (MAE) is responsible for transforming existing manual production procedures into automated, scalable, processes through the implementation of robotics, innovative software, and Moog's internal AI client. This role will support all four production floors (Transceivers, Simplex Cables, Complex Cables, and FORCE), and work closely with Design Engineering, Software Engineering, and IT, leading cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability. This full-time, salaried position reports to the Operations Manager and work is performed onsite at Moog's Highland Heights, OH facility. Relocation assistance is available! As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will: Automation Integration - Examine and understand each aspect of Moog's production process and determine potential areas for automation implementation. - Perform time studies and PFMEAs to develop baselines for data tracking and performance improvement. - Create comprehensive technical specifications, including functional requirements, integration methods, and safety features. - Research available equipment, evaluate vendor proposals, and submit capital expense requests for validated solutions. - Onboard, integrate, program, and verify new equipment into production processes. - Develop and maintain technical documentation, operation diagrams, and code libraries within Moog's existing document control system. - Provide training, support, and handover over automation equipment to the Production and Manufacturing Process Engineering teams. - Monitor existing automation projects for performance, efficiency, and effectiveness. Cross-Functional Performance - Lead automation initiatives from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, timelines, and communication with stakeholders. - Integrate automation equipment with plant networks, MES, ERP, and data systems in partnership withIT. - Work withthe Environmental Health and Safetyteam to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational safety standards. - Coordinate withFacilitiesto confirm infrastructure readiness for equipment deployment. - Collaborate withManufacturing Process and Software Engineersto align automation projects with process optimization and lean principles. - Engagethe Production and Planning teamsto ensure automation supports production goals and workflows. - Maintain and provide project status to keep Site Management and other relevant stakeholders informed on project implementation timelines, potential risks, and existing issues/changes. Performance Expectations Develops and delivers projects on schedule and within the proposed budgets. Ensures new projects are viable operationally and financially and can achieve the projected ROI. Supports Production and Engineering teams with process improvement, design for automation initiatives, and new product introduction. Creates and maintains accurate and informative project plans