Senior Project 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:Senior Project Engineer - Military Global Sustainment Test EquipmentReporting To:Senior Staff Project EngineerWork Schedule:Hybrid - Wolverhampton, GBRLocation: Wolverhampton, UK | Travel: ~25% (domestic & international)Moog is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join our Military Global Sustainment (MGS) Test Equipment Engineering team. Reporting into the Senior Staff Project Engineer, this role is based at our Wolverhampton facility.In this role you will be responsible for the management of projects for the provision of Test Equipment supporting Depot-Level Test Capability and Production Acceptance Testing for Military Aircraft Flight Control Systems. The position emphasizes leadership in project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and vendor management. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of Test Equipment to support the aftermarket business.This is a high-responsibility, technically complex role ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong leadership, vendor management, and project execution skills. It offers a blend of technical depth, strategic oversight, and international collaboration.Key responsibilitiesLead planning, execution and delivery of Test Equipment programmes (capital budgets £/USD 5M-50M; timelines 18-48 months).Serve as lead for one major project and concurrently manage up to five minor projects, ensuring compliance with customer and contractual requirements.Oversee schedules, resource allocation, financial forecasting and executive-level status reporting.Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality) and external vendors to deliver complex systems to specification.Work with US and international military customers to capture, validate and manage requirements across the project lifecycle.Develop Requirement Specifications and Statements of Work to support RFQs; manage subcontract procurement, vendor performance and on-site contractor coordination.Conduct vendor audits and technical evaluations; enforce supplier quality and contractual compliance.Produce and maintain project documentation, proposals and resource-loaded schedules; manage configuration and release processes.Drive resolution of corrective actions, significant issues and non-conformances; support root-cause analysis, quality audits and health & safety risk assessments.What you'll bringBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or similar.Minimum 7 years' technical project management experience in Aerospace, Automotive or Test Equipment sectors.Proven experience managing subcontract procurement and supplier performance for test equipment.Strong requirements management and verification & validation experience.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage cost, schedule and scope trade-offs.Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamentals.Hands-on test experience with hydraulic, electric and mechanical aerospace actuation systems.Eligibility to obtain required US or UK security clearance.What we offerFlexible benefits 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 and 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.Join Our Talent PipelineWe are building a pipeline of talented individuals to support Moog's growth and future opportunities. If you'd like to join our innovative team, apply today and stay connected for what's aheadYou Matter at Moog - Our Mission and VisionAt 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