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**:Manager, Actuation Site**Reporting To:**Senior Manager, UK Military Engineering**Work Schedule:**Hybrid – Wolverhampton, GBRWe have an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager to lead Military Actuation within Wolverhampton Aircraft Operations. You will lead a multi-discipline engineering and projects team responsible for the design, development and qualification of Primary Flight Control and Actuation Systems for military platforms. This is a customer-facing role with accountability for technical integrity, programme cost, schedule and delivery across new product introductions (NPI) and legacy programmes. **Key responsibilities*** Lead and develop a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver actuation system design, development, verification and qualification.* Own technical leadership for Primary Flight Control and Actuation Systems across the Wolverhampton military portfolio.* Interface with internal and external senior stakeholders, including customers, to provide technical briefings, manage expectations and resolve issues.* Drive programme planning, resource allocation and schedule management.* Identify programme risks, develop and implement mitigation plans, and maintain programme health (cost, schedule, technical performance).* Ensure compliance with business processes.* Drive continuous improvement within the engineering team.* Mentor, develop and manage direct and indirect reports; build effective cross-functional relationships. **Required qualifications & skills*** Degree in Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.* Typically 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with at least 5 years leading projects (management of engineering teams highly desirable).* Experience in Leading and Managing direct and indirect reports desired.* Aerospace background strongly preferred; experience with actuation systems is advantageous.* Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle for integrated actuation systems (architecture, requirements, development, verification, qualification and certification).* Practical experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Lean/Continuous Improvement tools, and engineering procedures.* Demonstrable experience in resource planning, budgeting and delivering complex engineering programmes.* Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability.* Ability to approve MRB/ECN items (drawing/process/technical report sign-off) — relevant qualifications and experience required to obtain this.* Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance if required. **Personal attributes*** Strategic thinker who grasps the bigger picture while managing technical detail.* Collaborative leader who builds trust and strong working relationships.* Calm, decisive, and resilient under pressure.* You’ll work on technically interesting challenges in a trusting, collaborative culture that supports career development, work-life balance and competitive rewards.* If this sounds like you and you’re ready to lead a high-performing engineering team in a demanding but rewarding environment, we’d like to hear from you. **What We Offer*** Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)* Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice* Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)* Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible. **You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision**At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply. #LI-LW1#LI-Hybrid
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