 |
||
|
|
||
| |||||||||||
Fly me to the Moog Moog may not be a player in the travel or television industries, but companies within these two sectors would be hard pressed without the services of this New York-based aerospace manufacturer. Moog is one of the nation's leading producers of flight control and autopilot systems for commercial and military aircrafts as well as rocket control devices and satellite propulsion systems. Moog counts NASA, Boeing, and McDonnell Douglas among its customers. Increased forays into industrial and electric drive manufacturing keeps the products of Volvo and Fuji Electric running. Thanks, Boeing With international sales and manufacturing locations and customers, Moog has earned a reputation as one of the most respected aerospace companies in the field. Founded in 1951, Moog quickly became one of the most reliable producers of U.S. military aircraft devices. Currently, the company estimates that it produces about 40 percent of the flight control actuation in the military aircraft markets. In the midst of a six year contract with Boeing to produce flight control systems for its 747, 757, and 777 aircrafts, Moog has positioned itself as a powerhouse in the aerospace industry. Transition into the future In the early 1990s, an industry downturn in the aerospace industry sent sales slumping. Moog responded by closing three U.S. factories. But by 1995, a strong European market and Moog's 1994 purchase of Allied Signal's hydraulics business revived the firm's fortunes. In recent years, the firm has been growing through a combination of selective acquisitions. In October 1998, anticipating an increased demand for commercial airplanes, the company paid $160 million for Raytheon Aircraft Montek, a company that produces flight controls and other aeronautics parts. That purchase added about $55 million to Moog's sales in the first quarter of 1999 alone. Earlier that year, Moog purchased Hydrolux, a Luxembourg-based maker of hydraulics. The company also bought Microset Srl, an Italian maker of electronic controls for industrial machinery.
Moog is not an easy company to get into; most positions require at least two to three years of experience, and Moog promotes internally on a regular basis. If you have a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and a high GPA, you're on the right track. Check out Moog's webpage at www.moog.com/USA_Emp.htm for information on job openings in the U.S. The page offers links to other sites with international Moog opportunities. Resumes should be sent in response to a job posting to the company's New York corporate headquarters. All submissions should include a salary history. For college grads, says one insider, "it helps to have done a co-op with Moog or some other aerospace company." Insiders say interviews are frequently "an all-day affair, but aren't too rigorous. But do come with some common engineering concepts at hand." Explains another, "The most stressful thing that might happen to you is a 'pop quiz' regarding some basic engineering knowledge pertinent to the position. For example, an electrical engineer might be asked to sketch a schematic for a relatively simple circuit."
Among the country's top employers Moog is "consistently ranked among the country's top employers," say insiders. "Moog was very business-like all the way. I can say without hesitation that Moog is one of the most supportive groups of people I've ever come across," says one contended contact. The culture and conditions are among the friendliest to be found in the field. And then there are the perquisites. "Moog is famous for its 'perks,'" says an insider. "For the annual winter bash this year, Moog had the 10,000 Maniacs play, free of charge, to all employees and a guest. Moog also hosts an annual summer event at a country club with all food and refreshments, as well as entertainment, provided." But business-like all the way "Make no mistake," though, Moog workers are "extremely professional and talented." The dress code is "very business-like all the way." Here's one Mooger with an important tip: "It's always wise to dress as formally as your supervisor." Hours for some are "straightforward nine to five," but many departments embark on "projects that demand a lot more of you." Some departments will work "as many as 60 hours a week;" and working "on Saturday may be necessary." At Moog "everyone is expected to perform, so everyone is treated the same." Special attention to recruiting minorities Minorities and women are still making their way to the top of the engineering field overall, and Moog is no exception. "In engineering in general, there are few women and few Hispanics; Moog is no exception," says one employee. "But special attention was given in my home department to recruit talented women and minorities." Adds another: "As for minority opportunities, I must say that Buffalo is very ethnically diverse."
Human Resources
Aeroquip-Vickers;AlliedSignal;Barber-Coleman;BEI Medical Systems Company;Curtiss-Wright;Indramat;Litton Industries;Mannesmann Corporation;Parker Hannifin;Raytheon;Robert Bosch;Siemens;Textron;United Technologies;Whittaker;Yaskawa Electronic More Company Profiles For more career information, go to Vault.com ©2000, Vault.com Inc
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
