Associate Quality Engineer

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

Moog is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to plan and execute cost-effective quality processes ensuring contractual quality requirements are met. You will report to a Program QE Manager and work onsite in Buffalo, NY, with responsibilities spanning audits, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a mix of engineering education and hands-on experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to quality improvement in a practical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–2+ years of hands-on engineering exposure or co-ops/internships.
• Associate's degree with ~2–3 years of relevant work experience in a technical/quality discipline.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply core engineering fundamentals (GD&T, manufacturing/process basics).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as Moog liaison to support Government (DCMA) and Customer programs, audits and requirements.
• Execute defined engineering tasks under moderate guidance.
• Review and approve work instructions, test/assembly documentation, or basic engineering analyses.
• Support build, test, inspection, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform data collection, root-cause analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians and cross-functional teams (Quality, Design, PM, etc.).
• Support production by conducting QE studies and recommending design changes.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving activities including RCA, CAPA, and traceability.
• Develop Quality plans for receiving, manufacturing, assembly & test, and final inspection.

Skills

GD&T basics

Engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree in technical quality

Job description

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

Associate Quality Engineer

Reporting To

Manager, QA Engrg.

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog's Military Aircraft Group is in search of an Associate Quality Engineer to plan and execute cost-effective quality processes to assure that we will meet or exceed contractual quality requirements and provide the required level of protection to Moog and its Customers. In this role, you will have a measurable impact on our business performance by promoting the highest standards of quality. Given the complexity of the hardware we produce, we're looking for someone who understands its critical nature.

You will report to a Program QE Manager and this role offers a First Shift, On-Site schedule at our East Aurora, NY location.

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-2+ years of applicable experience, which may include co‑ops, internships, technical project work, or other hands‑on engineering exposure. Focused scholastic research or internships/co‑op experience will be considered.
• OR an Associate's Degree in a technical or quality discipline, with approximately 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply core engineering fundamentals (e.g., basic GD&T, manufacturing/process basics).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

As an Associate Quality Engineer, you will:

• Most importantly, you'll be relied upon to have integrity, and as someone who won't be afraid to stand up and say "STOP - we have a problem we that need to address right away." You may have found that this type of environment hasn't been encouraged where you've worked in the past, but it is here. You'll have the strength of Moog's culture behind you to support it.
• Act as the Moog liaison and representative to support Government (DCMA) and Customer programs, audits and requirements.
• Execute defined engineering tasks under moderate guidance.
• Review and approval of work instructions, test/assembly documentation, or basic engineering analyses.
• Supports build, test, inspection, and troubleshooting activities.
• Performs data collection, simple root‑cause analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians and cross‑functional teams (Quality, Design, PM, etc.).
• Support production by conducting QE studies, recommending design changes, and providing quality support to manufacturing personnel.
• Facilitate cross functional teams through problem solving activities. These activities will include failure analysis, root cause and corrective action analysis, risk mitigation, material review, customer & governmental interface, audit support configuration control, and traceability.
• Develop Quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing operations, assembly & test processes, and final inspection.
• Work directly with customers and suppliers to identify root cause and corrective actions on complex issues.
• Reduce inspection costs and prevent failure-related expenses through statistical analysis and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and team building qualities.
• Be self‑motivated and follow through on assignments with limited supervision.
• Be able to work on several assignments and programs concurrently.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great 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 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.
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may be offered.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 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 ope