Project Lead – Safety and Reliability

Moog Inc; Tewkesbury, Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Lead – Safety and Reliability to manage complex reliability programs. In this hybrid role based in Tewkesbury, you will provide technical leadership, design test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and safety. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in reliability engineering. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, supporting your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

33 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Onsite gym

Employee Share Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including several years in reliability engineering.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and conceptualize analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage reliability and safety programs for complex systems.
• Design and propose reliability test strategies.
• Analyse and interpret guarantee terms and develop reliability models.
• Serve as Group Leader for Component Engineering.

Skills

Project management

Reliability modelling

Statistical forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical solutions

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Lead – Safety and Reliability page is loaded## Project Lead – Safety and Reliabilityremote type: Hybridlocations: Tewkesbury, GBR: Wolverhampton, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-25-15452Moog 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**:Project Lead – Safety and Reliability**Work Schedule:**Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBRProject Lead – Safety and Reliability**About the Role**We are seeking a highly experienced **Project Lead – Safety and Reliability** to take ownership of complex reliability programs and lead initiatives that ensure the highest standards of safety and system performance. This senior role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, managing reliability activities across advanced programs involving system integration and teaming arrangements with major subcontractors and partners.You will play a critical role in shaping reliability strategies, developing innovative test programs, and providing technical guidance to both internal teams and external partners. This position offers significant autonomy and requires strong decision-making skills, technical depth, and exceptional interpersonal communication.**Key Responsibilities*** **Lead Complex Programs:** Manage reliability and safety programs for complex systems, including integration responsibilities and coordination with team partners and subcontractors. Provide guidance and oversight for reliability activities conducted at partner facilities and within Moog’s reliability team.* **Develop Reliability Test Programs:** Design and propose cost-effective reliability test strategies (e.g., RDGT) that meet contractual requirements and deliver meaningful evaluations for electro-hydraulic and mechanical systems.* **Reliability & Availability Guarantees:** Analyse and interpret guarantee terms, develop reliability models, and prepare statistical forecasts to predict failure rates, repair activity, and inventory sizing. Ensure risk mitigation and accurate cost exposure analysis for extended coverage programs.* **Technical Leadership:** Serve as Group Leader for Component Engineering, offering technical advisement on component selection, obsolescence, and PMP issues. Act as liaison between engineering teams and remote sites.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Interface with internal disciplines such as Design, Quality Assurance, Product Engineering, Environmental Test Engineering, and Program Management to ensure alignment and successful program delivery.**What You’ll Bring*** **Education & Experience:** + BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, including several years in reliability engineering; OR qualified by experience, including reliability engineering experience.* **Skills & Attributes:** + Proven ability to manage complex programs and conceptualize unique analytical solutions. + Strong understanding of reliability modelling, statistical forecasting, and risk analysis. + Excellent interpersonal skills—tact, persuasiveness, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make critical decisions confidently.This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence the success of cutting-edge programs. You’ll have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with industry-leading partners, and contribute to innovations that define reliability and safety standards.**In Return Moog can offer you:** You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, an onsite gym, Generous Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Options and flexible hybrid working arrangements. **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.