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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 : Quality Engineering Manager Reporting To: Director, AG Site Operations Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Quality Engineering Manager to join them. You’ll report to the Site Electronic Operations Director and will have an onsite schedule in East Aurora, NY. The Quality Engineering Manager leads the Quality Engineering function for Electronic Operations at Moog's East Aurora Military Aircraft Group site. This role is responsible for driving product and process quality, developing a high-performing team, ensuring regulatory and customer compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Working closely with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and customer representatives, the Quality Engineering Manager champions proactive quality practices that promote safety, open dialog and transparency, lean principles, Moog values and engagement throughout the company. As Quality Engineering Manager, you will: Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement. Establish and achieve quality objectives, including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction, nonconformance reduction, and New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness. Partner with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams to improve product quality and operational performance. Drive proactive quality initiatives and risk mitigation strategies across operations and the supplier base. Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, government, and company quality requirements and policies. Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for significant quality issues and product failures. Provide technical leadership and training in the application of statistical methods, problem-solving tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Develop and maintain effective inspection and quality control plans aligned with product and business risk. Build strong relationships with customers, government representatives, and regulatory agencies, including FAA and defense contract stakeholders. Coordinate quality activities across functions and represent Quality in contract reviews, audits, and management reviews. Manage department operating and capital budgets. To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience in a regulated industry. Minimum 2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of quality systems, statistical methods, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and other quality improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Strong communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated success driving quality performance, compliance, and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with customers, regulatory agencies, and government contract requirements is preferred. How we care for you: Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all. Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $125,000.00–$175,000.00 Annually Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787. No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.
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