Associate Quality Engineer

Moog Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to join the Military Aircraft group. You will work onsite with the quality team, supporting QE studies, design changes, and manufacturing collaboration to ensure product quality for aerospace programs.

You will report to the Quality Engineering Manager and contribute to audits, failure analyses, and continuous improvement while operating in a 9/80 schedule environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 0-2 years’ work experience in Engineering or Manufacturing (internship is acceptable)
• Some Quality Engineering work experience in manufacturing
• Proficiency with statistical, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software packages

Responsibilities

• Be relied upon to uphold integrity and escalate issues promptly within Moog’s culture.
• Collaborate on programs and support Government and customer audits as Moog liaison.
• Support production with QE studies, design changes and manufacturing support.
• Perform failure analysis, root cause and corrective action analysis, risk mitigation, material review, and audit support.
• Develop Quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing operations, assembly & test processes and final inspection.
• Optimize cost for inspection and prevent cost due to failure through statistical analysis and problem solving.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Database software

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

Quality Engineering Manager

Work Schedule

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft has an immediate opening for an Associate Quality Engineer (manufacturing) to join our team. Reporting to our Process Manager and you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work on-site in Torrance, CA. Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 0-2 years’ work experience in Engineering or Manufacturing (internship is acceptable)
• Some Quality Engineering work experience in manufacturing
• Proficiency with statistical, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software packages

Preferred

• Quality Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry a plus
• Experience with AS9100 standards a plus
• Experience supporting government and customer audits
• Specialized technical knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydro-mechanical components as well as manufacturing assembly, and functional test methods
• The ability to support quality related issues to drive program success; the ability to convey confidence to customers during frequent interactions
• ASQ certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Most importantly, you’ll be relied heavily 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.
• Play an integral part on program teams in meeting contractual requirements and driving crucial quality related decisions for customers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Sikorsky for both commercial and military aircraft. Act as the Moog liaison and representative to support Government (FAA and DCMA) initiatives, audits and requirements.
• Support production by conducting QE studies, recommending design changes and providing quality support to manufacturing personnel.
• Activities will include failure analysis, root cause and corrective action analysis, risk mitigation, material review, customer & governmental interface, audit support configuration control, traceability and audit support.
• Develop Quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing operations, assembly & test processes and final inspection.
• Optimize cost for inspection and prevent cost due to failure through statistical analysis and problem solving.

Benefits

• 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
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Salary Range Transparency

Torrance, CA $80,000.00–$85,000.00 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.

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