Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer

Job Title

Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer

Reporting To: Manager, Site TES Engineering

Work Schedule: Onsite - Torrance, CA

• Coordinate and complete activities in support of Test Equipment Sustainment at Moog Military Aircraft Group Torrance Operations. The primary function of this role is to ensure continued operation of deployed test equipment in support of the product life cycle.
• Work closely with the Assembly and Test Operations customer, and a team of Test Equipment Sustainment engineers and technicians, in all aspects of test systems sustainment. The test systems are comprised of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, electrical, software, and power distribution components.
• Coordinate with the Test Systems Design and Project/NPI functions with respect to work packages as part of the maintenance, upgrade and sustainment of existing and proposed test equipment.
• Investigation and resolution of issues creating a stop on production, a quality escape and/or reduced first pass yield.
• Use of the Test Equipment Maintenance Management System (Pirana AVMS) to log, track and document customer work requests, preventative maintenance activities and other sustainment activities.
• Maintain the configuration of test equipment deployed for operational use at the facility, including generation, update and formal release of Test Equipment Documentation during sustainment activities.
• Responsible for the update and release of Documentation during maintenance or upgrade activities.
• Provide technical review for Test Equipment and Test Software drawings and documentation in accordance with Moog Processes and Procedures.
• Maintain a customer focused role, providing timely updates on sustainment activities to the Test Equipment Sustainment Site Manager and associated stakeholders.
• Support procurement of sub-assemblies, services, spares and consumables to support Test Equipment on-going sustainment.
• Lead activities to manage test equipment obsolescence, identifying opportunities for replacement of capital assets and coordination with the Test Equipment Design and Project/NPI functions in completion of obsolescence work packages.
• Support the Test Equipment Manager for the coordination of activities for the timely resolution of Corrective Actions, Significant Issues or Non-Conformances raised against Test Equipment systems, components or processes.
• Support Root Cause investigations into all aspects of the Test Equipment Systems and/or components as required.
• Ensure all Health & Safety practices are followed and any new issues raised during work activities. Write or assist with the completion and review of work related Risk Assessments and adhere to them.
• Lead and support internal and external Quality Audits on all aspects of deployed test equipment systems.
• Understand and comply with quality procedures relevant to tasks undertaken.
• Actively participate in lean activities to improve the function and site operations; this must be a continuous improvement program.
• Support the documentation of Standard Operations for LOTO on Test Equipment and act as an authorized competent party onsite to perform LOTO activities.
• Upholding, fostering, and cultivating the Moog culture and philosophy within their function, including the values of Trust, Competence, Team Spirit, Diligence, Accountability, Effective Communication, Adaptability, Recognition and Enjoyment.

• Bachelor s degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Project Management, Aeronautical, Physics):
  In lieu of a 4-year technical degree, significant experience (10 years or more) performing similar support tasks, including military service, will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years  experience within a relevant engineering sector (Aerospace, Automotive, Test Equipment).
• Proficient in the maintenance and support of equipment solutions for multi-axis, closed loop, servo-hydraulic and electromechanical systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following: JIRA, Pirana, NX or LabVIEW is advantageous
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and VISIO.
• Must be able to obtain Security Clearances as required

• Interdisciplinary engineering experience (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Systems)
• Experience in the aerospace/defense manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Proactive problem solving and resolution skills, with the ability to exercise mature judgement
• Understand cultures and local norms associated with work in foreign locations
• Key challenges include the need to work in a matrixed organization with possible conflicting demands
• Proven ability to work in close cooperation with customers while representing one s company in a positive light even under difficult situations

• Financial Rewards: competitive 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…