Quality Control Manager

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the QC team at our West Falls location, ensuring products meet regulatory and customer requirements. You will report to the Quality Director, Commercial OE, and drive a right-first-time mindset across QA processes.

The role requires 7+ years in AS9100 manufacturing with strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills; experience with FAI, MSA, PPAP, and SPC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, or a similar discipline.
• 7+ years of quality experience in an AS9100 environment.
• Demonstrated leadership with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QC team and set priorities aligned with business needs.
• Drive a quality culture and adherence to the quality management system.
• Develop and enforce QC procedures, inspection plans, and sampling methods.
• Oversee FAI (AS9102) processes and ensure completeness and repeatability.
• Ensure calibration and MSA/Gage R&R, supervise inspection equipment (CMM, optical systems, etc.).
• Monitor, report, and drive improvement metrics; lead root-cause analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

CMM

Optical systems

Gage R&R

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

Quality Control Manager

Reporting To

Quality Director, Commercial OE

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Commercial Aircraft Group

Our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the quality control (QC) team located in our West Falls, NY location to ensure manufactured products consistently meet regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. You will report to the Commercial Aircraft OE Quality Director.

As a Quality Control Manager, You Will

• Lead and manage the QC team, including establishing priorities in alignment with the needs of the business.
• Drive a culture of quality that supports adherence to our quality management system and a right first-time mindset.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce quality control procedures, inspection plans, sampling plans, and inspection methods.
• Manage First Article Inspection (AS9102) processes and documentation; ensure FAI completeness and repeatability.
• Ensure calibration and measurement system control (MSA/Gage R&R) and oversee inspection equipment (CMM, optical systems, micrometers, etc.).
• Monitor, report, and govern key quality metrics and drive improvement projects.
• Utilize advanced analysis and control techniques to predict quality trends and anticipate potential issues before they arise.
• Apply critical thinking to analyze complex situations, identify key issues and develop innovative, practical solutions through structured problem solving.
• Lead complex root cause analyses and verify effectiveness of corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate customer and regulatory audits; ensure continued AS9100 compliance
• Other duties as assigned

To be considered for the Quality Control Manager position, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, or a similar discipline
• 7+ years of relevant Quality experience in an AS9100 (or similar) regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably including:
  • Leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver tactical & strategic plans that achieve operational objectives.
  • Effectively leading through organizational changes.
  • Strategic thinking with a proven ability to develop and execute innovative plans that drive measurable results and align with organizational goals.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of automated and manual inspection equipment and blueprint/GD&T interpretation, preferred
  • Familiarity with advanced product quality planning (APQP), failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), production part approval process (PPAP), measurement system analysis (MSA) and statistical process control (SPC), preferred
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or other continuous improvement methodologies, 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 $120,000.00–$170,000.00 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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